‘It’s not the dogs’ fault, it’s ours’; Bhumi Pednekar opposes stray relocation; shares post | Hindi Movie News
The Supreme Court’s recent directive to relocate all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters has ignited an emotional and highly divisive debate. While some have supported the move for public safety, several celebrities, from Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan to John Abraham and Vir Das, have spoken out against it. They have called it unfair and dangerous. Joining them, actor Bhumi Pednekar has shared a deeply personal story via her social media.
A personal story behind the stance
On Instagram, Bhumi posted a series of photographs with her beloved dog, Bruno. Behind the cheerful snapshots was a harrowing backstory: Bruno had entered her life at just four months old, already a victim of cruelty. “He was battered and badly hurt, jaw dislocated, tail burnt, yet his spirit was that of a warrior,” she wrote. The most shocking part, she revealed, was that the violence had been inflicted by children. “Not their fault, it’s ours, for failing to instill empathy, coexistence, and kindness,” she added.
Against mass relocation, for root solutions
Bhumi linked Bruno’s survival to the plight of thousands of indie dogs who would be forced from the streets under the relocation order. For many, the streets are all they’ve ever known, and she fears uprooting them will cause more harm than good. Instead of mass removals, she urged for large-scale sterilization drives, consistent vaccination programs, and community-led feeding and monitoring to manage the population humanely.Check out the post here.In her post, Bhumi also reminded followers that Indian street dogs are not outsiders; they are part of the country’s heritage. She wrote that the Indian Pariah dog has been with humans for over 4,500 years, featuring in the Rig Veda, Mahabharata, and Upanishads as symbols of loyalty, dharma, and protection. “Removing them en masse will not solve the root issues—it will only create more cruelty and displacement,” she concluded, leaving a heartfelt plea: “May there be empathy. May there be peace. May justice prevail.”
