Treatment of Retiring Animals on the Army The policy regarding rehabilitation of unfit Indian Army animals has been revised and necessary instructions have been issued to Army Headquarters regarding immediate cessation of further destruction of old and worn out animals, except for animals suffering from incurable diseases, injuries and terminal diseases. Even cases of animals suffering from incurable disease, injuries and terminal disease should be dealt with as per the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. In WP (C) 6305/2015 & CM No.11479/2015 in the High Court of Delhi, it was informed that detailed proposal to do away with euthanasia of old and worn out army animals and their suitable rehabilitation till they eventually pass away is under active consideration of Ministry of Defence. This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Smt Thota Seetharama Lakshmi in Rajya Sabha today. DM/NAMPI/RAJ ?
