In a recent development, the Additional Sessions Judge has approved the bail pleas of six accused in the Sanghar camel’s leg chopping off case. The suspects, Darya Khan Shar, Jaffer Butt, Abid Shar, Abdul Shakoor Shar, Gul Baig Lashari, and Rustam Shar, were granted bail against surety bonds of Rs 200,000 each. The court has postponed the hearing of the case to July 12.
According to the SSP Sanghar, two of the suspects, Abdul Shakoor Shar and Abid Shar, have confessed to their involvement in the incident. The case drew widespread attention after a video of the camel with its leg chopped off went viral on social media. The incident occurred in Mund Jamrao village in Sanghar district, where a landlord allegedly chopped off the camel’s leg as punishment for entering his field in search of fodder.
The camel’s owner, Soomer Khan, reported the incident and narrated the events at the Sanghar press club, stating that he had no enmity with anyone and was unaware of the reason behind the brutal act. The Sanghar SSP took notice of the incident and lodged an FIR against unknown persons under sections 429 and 34 PPC.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah also took notice of the incident and ensured that the wounded camel received medical attention. The camel was shifted to Karachi for treatment and is set to receive an artificial leg. A medical report issued by the Medical Board revealed that the camel is normal but suffering from severe blood deficiency. The report recommended continuous therapy and a balanced diet for the camel until its wounds heal.
The granting of bail to the suspects has raised concerns about the severity of the punishment for animal cruelty in Pakistan. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for stricter animal protection laws in the country.
