#JusticeForBuddy: People Demand Cognizant Employee Who Beat Up His Dog, Be Fired
In November, an IT professional from Noida was in the news for physically abusing his Labrador puppy. Videos of the same were posted on social media and now, Netizens are seeking justice for the dog and want the man's employers to fire him.
In November, an IT professional from Noida was in the news for physically abusing his Labrador puppy. Videos of the same were posted on social media and now, people are seeking justice for the dog and want the man's employers to fire him.
Rishabh Mehra thrashed his 10-month-old puppy with a belt and then banged him against the floor of the house.
@tehseenp there is national story on the incident for buddy the Labrador. I request ur support in tweeting. The culprit works for @Cognizant & though promises has not been fired yet. I am adding snippets. Petition link https://t.co/CLVgGu5I0z
¡ª Sukriti (@sukritic1) December 21, 2020
The incident was captured on camera by a volunteer from People for Animals (PFA).
The dog, named Buddy, suffered injuries all over his body and a fracture in his femur. The video was posted on Twitter, which soon went viral. BJP leader and PFA founder Maneka Gandhi, was involved in the matter,= and according to a Times of India report, an FIR was also lodged against Mehra.
Please add your voice - this man is unfit to be working. He was saved by UP police when then filed a wrong FIR. We amended that but he has still not been fired @Cognizant he is a devious mind trying to save himself and we will now allow this pic.twitter.com/Z4yHLBEXFB
¡ª Sukriti (@sukritic1) December 21, 2020
On December 5, Gandhi took to Twitter to share that Mehra had still not been arrested and that he was on the run. She also added that he worked with Cognizant and should face consequences for his actions.
She shared a Change.org petition which was started by the volunteer named Sukriti, who had recorded the video. The title reads, 'Justice for Buddy'. The petition also refers to Mehra's wife, Ayushi, who was also present at the time of the brutality and reportedly did not stop her husband.
#JusticeforBuddy has been trending on Twitter for the last few days. Social media users are demanding that Cognizant fire Mehra for abusing Buddy.
Imagine being repeatedly tortured, thrown against a wall, kicked, lashed, thrashed with a stick. No living being deserves that. @Cognizant #justiceforbuddy @sukritic1 https://t.co/uy4NpaDEQk
¡ª Gaurav (@bein_gaurav) December 21, 2020
I have tagged the CEO's of the company so that we dont miss on any effort.
¡ª GutsyGujjari (@GutsyGujjari) December 16, 2020
Hi @Cognizant .
¡ª TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) December 16, 2020
Fire Rishabh Mehra. He beat up his pet dog and stuffed a leash up his anus. Do you want him working for you ?
A monstrous act like this cannot be condoned under any circumstances! Pls don¡¯t think the innocent animals are voiceless, there are millions of us who are their voice and we will not give up! Do the right thing @cognizant , set an example! #JusticeForBuddy https://t.co/Wnc72DAqXJ
¡ª Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) December 22, 2020
Animal abuse needs stricter laws in our country. There are way too many animals like Buddy who meet a grim fate because humans do not find it in their heart to be kinder.
