Hyderabad: Outraged by the death of a pregnant elephant in Kerala, a Hyderabad man has announced a cash reward of Rs 2 lakh from his personal savings to the person who gives information about perpetrators of the crime.
"Because, when some big crime happens and if there is no clue for the police and government, normally, they announce reward to the informer. Same thing. Why should we not have (reward announced) for animals. Because, in Kerala, lot of elephants are getting killed on and off," B T Srinivasan, who announced the reward, said on Friday.
He told media that his announcement of reward should act as a deterrent and create fear among those who attempt to kill animals.
Srinivasan, who is general secretary of the United Federation of Resident Welfare Associations, Greater Hyderabad, said whenever incidents like the death of the elephant in Kerala happen, anguish is expressed on social media or in newspapers and the issue is forgotten after a few days. "But, some concrete action is required," he said.
Srinivasan said once the culprits in the death of the elephant are caught and if somebody really provided proper information, he planned to hand over Rs two lakh to the animal husbandry department of Kerala.
Srinivasan said he would like to request the Kerala government to give the money to the person only after the culprit is punished as the case may get diluted in courts. He said that he has sent a mail to the Kerala Chief Minister about his intention to give a reward and that efforts be made to put an end to crimes against elephants and others.