SAVE Society rescues 7 camels slated for illegal slaughter in Kashmir

In a significant rescue operation, SAVE Society, an animal welfare organization working in Jammu & Kashmir, successfully rescued seven camels that were reportedly being illegally transported and sold for slaughter in Arampura, Sopore, Kashmir.

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The rescue was made possible after a video posted on Facebook went viral, clearly showing camels being advertised for Qurbani (religious sacrifice). The video reportedly revealed that the camels were brought to the valley specifically for slaughter, in violation of multiple animal welfare and transportation laws. The location was traced to Arampura, Sopore, prompting swift action by SAVE Society with the support of local police, district administration, and Animal Husbandry officials of Baramulla district.

Animal rights activist Devinder Kaur Madaan of SAVE Society praised the efforts of all departments involved in the rescue. She confirmed that the camels had been transported from Rajasthan and Gujarat on foot, by handlers contracted to deliver the animals to various locations in Kashmir.