Animal Welfare Board cancels registration of 5 circuses in India
Animal Welfare Board cancels registration of 5 circuses in India
The Animal Welfare Board has cancelled the registration of five circuses in India over alleged violation of animal rights. The decision has come in the wake of a Delhi High Court order in this connection.
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UPDATED: December 24, 2020 15:44 IST
The Animal Welfare Board of India has cancelled the registration of five circuses in India. (Photo for representation only)
The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has cancelled the registration of five circuses, namely Great Golden Circus of Ahmedabad, Asiad Circus of Kanpur, Apollo Circus of Maujpur (Delhi), Rayman Circus of Kanpur and Nataraj Circus of Kolkata over complaints of violation of animal rights. The decision follows a direction from the Delhi High Court in this connection.