Two accused held as CM takes notice of brutal torture of female camel in Tharparkar

KARACHI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 10th Jun, 2026) Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has taken serious notice of the brutal torture of the female camel in Chachhro area of Tharparkar district and directed to Livestock and Fisheries Department to provide the animal with the best available veterinary treatment and ensure round the clock monitoring until its complete recovery.

The Chief Minister was briefed about the incident and informed that following the treatment and as per the report submitted by the Secretary Livestock Department Kazim Jatoi, the condition of the female camel is stable and the animal is now able to stand, walk, eat and drink without significant difficulty.

The 13-year old camel, was received serious injuries due to the severe physical torture and the complete rupture of its right eye.

Expressing deep concern over the incident, Murad Ali Shah said that cruelty against animals was a reprehensible act and could not be tolerated in a civilised society.

Deputy Commissioner Tharparkar Haleem Jagirani, in his report, informed the chief minister that he had personally visited the village to review the condition of the camel, which has improved considerably. SSP Tharparkar Arif Aziz informed the chief minister that the police have registered an FIR with Khensar Police Station and arrested two accused persons.

According to the report prepared by the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Sindh, a veterinary team visited the affected village in Union Council Charnhor, Taluka Chachhro, on June 9 and conducted a detailed clinical examination of the injured camel.

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The examination revealed that the camel’s right eyeball had been completely ruptured and irreversibly damaged. The left eye was found severely swollen with stress-related inflammation, while multiple injuries and bruises were observed on different parts of the body, indicating physical torture allegedly inflicted with wooden sticks or other blunt objects. The animal was also found suffering from severe weakness, fatigue and emaciation.

The report stated that, according to the owner’s account, the camel was allegedly captured by a neighbouring individual on May 25 and kept confined at his residence, where it was subjected to severe physical abuse. The owner managed to recover the animal two days later but delayed reporting the matter due to threats and pressure allegedly exerted by the accused.

Murad Ali Shah directed the Livestock Department to continue providing all necessary medical care and submit regular updates on the animal’s condition.

A special veterinary team, comprising veterinary surgeons, veterinary officers and livestock staff has been deployed for continuous monitoring, while daily follow-up examinations are being conducted to assess the camel’s recovery, Secretary Livestock Kazim Jatoi told the chief minister in the report.

The chief minister appreciated the prompt response of the Livestock & Fisheries Department and directed Secretary Kazim Jatoi to ensure the provision of all resources required for the animal’s treatment and rehabilitation.