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C.K. Thankachy, President of PfA Kollam on Doordarshan Malayalam

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 03/27/2009 - 04:00.

Retd. Prof. C.K. Thankachy, president of PfA Kollam Chapter, was invited to be on Doordarshan Malayalam channel during a phone-in program for one hour. She spoke on "Animal Welfare". This is the second time that Prof. Thankachy has been invited to be on Doordarshan. During the program, a number of people interacted with her from different parts of the country.

Wounded Elephant

Wounded Elephant

Rudimentary treatment of wounds. Mahouts are not educated in proper hygene and dressing of wounds.

Spiked Bracelet

Spiked Bracelet

A spiked bracelet used to restrain elephants by biting into their flesh if they pull on it. Inhumane and Cruel.

Gajamela

Gajamela

The rush and crush at Gajamelas. Elephants are made to stand all day in the hot sun, usually without water.

Wounds from Spiked Bracelet

Wounds from Spiked Bracelet

Wounds and scars on the legs of Elephants due to Inhumane and Cruel bracelets.

Wounded Elephant

Wounded Elephant

Wounds provide an entry way for other illnesses.

Wounded Elephant

Wounded Elephant

Wounds that do not get sufficient care can become infested with maggots.

Wounded Elephant

Wounded Elephant

The Mahout and his wounded Charge.

Wounded Elephant

Wounded Elephant

Wounded Elephants are still made to participate in GajaMelas.

Wounded Elephant

Wounded Elephant

These wounds are the result of using an iron bracelet with nails sticking in towards the elephant to keep it from moving.

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