New Delhi, Sep 15 (UNI) Reliance Foundation’s wildlife sanctuary Vantara today welcomed the findings of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Supreme Court and said they had made it clear that the doubts and allegations against Vantara’s animal welfare mission were without any basis.
“With utmost humility and gratitude, we welcome the findings of the Special Investigation Team (SIT), appointed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. The SIT’s report and the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order have made it clear that the doubts and allegations raised against Vantara’s animal welfare mission were without any basis,’’ a statement issued by Vantara said.
The Supreme Court said today that the inquiry report submitted by the SIT has given a clean chit to Vantara. The Apex Court said there was nothing wrong with the transfer of temple elephants to Vantara as long as due procedure was followed. The court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the movement of elephants to the wildlife facility in Gujarat.
Vantara said in the statement that the validation of the truth by the distinguished and widely respected members of the SIT is not just a relief for everyone at Vantara but also a blessing, because it allows our work to speak for itself.
The SIT’s findings and the Apex Court’s order give us further strength and encouragement to continue serving with humility and devotion to those who cannot speak for themselves.
The entire Vantara family expresses heartfelt gratitude for this affirmation and reassures every one of our lifelong commitment to protecting and caring for animals and birds with compassion.
‘’Vantara has always been about love, compassion, and responsibility towards the voiceless among us. Every animal we rescue, every bird we heal, every life we save is a reminder that their well-being is not separate from our own — it is an inseparable part of the well-being of all humanity. When we care for animals, we are also caring for the soul of humanity,’’ the statement said.
It said Vantara pledges solidarity with the Government of India, State Governments and all other stakeholders involved in the huge and challenging task of animal care, and affirm that that Vantara will always be ready to work in close collaboration with them.
‘’Let’s together make Mother Earth a better place for all living beings,” the statement said.
