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The Ministry of Railways has officially confirmed a new protocol for speed restrictions and monitoring along migration corridors. Your support provided the necessary pressure to secure this outcome for the elephants. We will continue to monitor the implementation of these measures to ensure the safety of the herd remains a …

October 5, 2010

PROTECT THE ELEPHANTS

PROTECT THE ELEPHANTS

🏆 Won — 382 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 16 years ago
22nd September night was one of the most tragic for Indian wildlife. Seven elephants lost their lives on the railtracks near Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. Reportedly, several others were wounded but managed to escape into the forest. The incidence of trains killing elephants is always on the rise....apathy and ignorance being the main killers. 36 elephants have been killed by the trains in the last 3 years. And this in addition to human hostility, and massive loss of habitat and grazing grounds. But for how long will they bear the curse of our civilization? Man has played the part of Destroyer in Chief for too long. Raise your voice. Let the world know there are people who care. People who love forests, love wildlife for what they are. As precious, wonderful gifts that Nature had bestowed on us to cherish and marvel, not kill and ravage. This is a petition to everyone concerned, everyone who can make this stop. To the Honourable Minister of Railways, Smt. Mamata Banerjee and all the concerened Indian Railways officials; To the Honourable Minister of Environment and Forests, Sri Jairam Ramesh, Allgovernment and non-governmentenvironmental bodies, Everyone who can act as a cog to turn the wheels in favour of the elephants. Please, please, please.....do something. Stop the deaths. Protect our elephants.

Updates

Reached 250 supporters

September 28, 2010

September 27, 2010

The momentum generated by this cause indicates a profound collective resolve to end these tragic railway accidents. This surge of interest ensures that our demand for safer wildlife corridors is being noticed by those in positions of authority.

September 27, 2010

The stories shared by those who have signed this petition reveal a profound shared concern for our wildlife. I am currently coordinating with environmental experts to determine the most effective way to present these signatures to the Ministry of Railways.

Reached 100 supporters

September 24, 2010

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Bassam Imam
12 years ago Featured

The elephants who have been killed were created by GOD and granted the inalienable rights to be treated humanely and mercifully, and to live happily and safetly in within the ecosystem. These marvelous animals are beautiful and important creations of GOD.

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Rahul Simmons
15 years ago Featured

This is just heartbreaking. Why cant the trains slow down in forest areas? They are living beings too not just obstacles on the tracks.

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Vikram McBride
15 years ago Featured

so sad to hear about this.. these elephants have as much right to the forest as we do. please take action now

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Anjali Nasser
15 years ago Featured

THESE POOR CREATURES ARE SUFFERING FOR NO REASON AT ALL. GOVERNMENT MUST WAKE UP AND INSTALL SENSORS OR SPEED LIMITS IMMEDIATELY.

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Sunita Greer
16 years ago Featured

STOP THE KILLING. Our wildlife is disappearing every single day because of pure negligence and greed.

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Deepak Singh
16 years ago Featured

My heart goes out to the elephants. We need to respect nature instead of destroying everything in our path.

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JS WOOD
11 years ago

THESE ANIMALS NEED PROTECTION AS WELL FROM ZOOS AND CIRCUS