Justice for the Camel: Tortured, Blinded, but Fighting Back
Sidra Arif
Sindh CM orders best medical care for tortured camel in Tharparkar, FIR registered, 2 held
Condition of tortured female camel has stabilised, and the animal is now able to stand, walk, eat and drink without significant difficulty.
KARACHI The Livestock Department has informed Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah that, following medical treatment, the condition of the brutally tortured female camel in Tharparkar has stabilised and the animal is now able to stand, walk, eat and drink without significant difficulty.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has taken serious notice of the brutal torture of the female camel in Taluka Chachhro, District Tharparkar, and has directed the Livestock & Fisheries Department to provide the animal with the best available veterinary treatment and ensure round-the-clock monitoring until its full recovery.
The chief minister was briefed through a detailed incident report submitted by Secretary Livestock & Fisheries Kazim Jatoi regarding the condition of the 13-year-old camel, which suffered severe physical injuries and the complete rupture of its right eye.
Expressing deep concern over the incident, Murad Ali Shah said that cruelty against animals was a reprehensible act and could not be tolerated in a civilised society. “The torture inflicted on this innocent animal is deeply disturbing. Those responsible for such cruelty must be identified and proceeded against under the law,” the chief minister said.
Deputy Commissioner Tharparkar Haleem Jagirani, in his report, informed the chief minister that he had personally visited the village to review the condition of the camel, which has improved considerably. SSP Tharparkar Mr Arif Aziz informed the chief minister that the police have registered an FIR with Khensar Police Station and arrested two accused persons.
According to the report prepared by the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Sindh, a veterinary team visited the affected village in Union Council Charnhor, Taluka Chachhro, on June 9 and conducted a detailed clinical examination of the injured camel.
The examination revealed that the camel’s right eyeball had been completely ruptured and irreversibly damaged. The left eye was found severely swollen with stress-related inflammation, while multiple injuries and bruises were observed on different parts of the body, indicating physical torture allegedly inflicted with wooden sticks or other blunt objects. The animal was also found suffering from severe weakness, fatigue and emaciation.
The report stated that, according to the owner’s account, the camel was allegedly captured by a neighbouring individual on May 25 and kept confined at his residence, where it was subjected to severe physical abuse. The owner managed to recover the animal two days later but delayed reporting the matter due to threats and pressure allegedly exerted by the accused.
Murad Ali Shah directed the Livestock Department to continue providing all necessary medical care and submit regular updates on the animal’s condition. He also sought a report on action being taken against those involved in the incident. “The Sindh government is committed to animal welfare and will ensure that no effort is spared in saving the animal and bringing the perpetrators to justice,” he said.
The report noted that the veterinary team immediately initiated treatment, including wound cleaning and dressing, administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics, pain management medicines, intravenous fluid therapy, and nutritional support through multivitamins and other supportive medications.
A special veterinary team comprising veterinary surgeons, veterinary officers and livestock staff has been deployed for continuous monitoring, while daily follow-up examinations are being conducted to assess the camel’s recovery, Secretary Livestock Kazim Jatoi told the chief minister in his report.
According to the latest medical assessment, the camel’s condition has stabilised, and it is now able to stand, walk, eat and drink without significant difficulty. However, permanent loss of vision in the right eye has been confirmed, while the prognosis for the left eye remains guarded until swelling subsides and further clinical evaluation is completed.
The chief minister appreciated the prompt response of the Livestock & Fisheries Department and directed Secretary Kazim Jatoi to ensure the provision of all resources required for the animal’s treatment and rehabilitation.
