New Delhi, Dec 6 (PTI) Wearing elephant masks, a group ofanimal rights activists, under the banner of PETA, todaydemonstrated in central Delhi's Connaught Place area, seekinga ban on the use of the animal for recreational rides.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Indiasupporters appealed to the Union Tourism Ministry to impose aban on the use of elephants for recreational rides, saying itamounted to animal cruelty.
Nikunj Sharma, Lead, Public Policy at PETA India office,was among those who joined the protest, a spokesperson said.
"PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk is in Delhi right now. Sheplans to deliver a letter on behalf of tourists to theMinistry of Tourism later this week, seeking a ban," he said.
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