Strike in Surendranagar against attack on animal welfare activists

Gujarat’s Surendranagar district headquarter observed total strike today protesting against attack on animal welfare activists.

The incident of attack happened on Sunday night at around 10.00 pm when activists of Vardhaman Jivdaya Trust were on their way to rescue cattle from Muslim minority area of Ratanpir Motapir Dargah. A mob of about fifty plus Muslims gathered around the car of animal welfare activists and attacked with stones. They then attacked the animal welfare activists with sharp weapons.

Four animal welfare activists were injured in the attack, of which two; Rajeshbhai Rojasara and Amitbhai Chauhan were critical. Those injured were taken to T.B. hospital for treatment. One Rakeshbhai Shah had lodged a police complaint against 10 persons involved in attack.

It should be mentioned that the attack on animal welfare activists took place at just 100-200 meter distance away from Ratanpar Police station. Two policemen who reached the spot also were attacked by angry mob of violent Muslims.

Police is now in search of those involved in the attack. The names of suspects are: Ibrahimbhai, Yunus Haidarbhai Sheikh, Firoz Haidarbhai, Hanif alias Sandhi Usmanbhatti, Imranbhai, Rahimbhai, Zuneja Haidarbhai, Gulam Hussain Umarbhai Malani, Aamadbhai Kasambhai, Kadarbhai Movar( all from Ratanpar).