VHP files a Court case for keeping ‘Akbar’ lion with ‘Sita’ lioness in a zoo

Allegedly, the names were given by the Forest Department of the Bengal Government

Kolkata (Bengal) – An offensive act of keeping a lion named ‘Akbar’ with a lioness named ‘Sita’ together in the Siliguri (Bengal) zoo has come to light. Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s Bengal division has filed a case in the Calcutta High Court accusing that this is an insult of the Hindu Dharma. The case will be heard on 20 ^th February.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) files petition against housing lion ‘Akbar’ with lioness named ‘Sita’ !

➡️ Allegation that the Forest Department of Bengal’s State Government is behind the naming of the lions !

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The VHP members have asked that the names of these animals be changed. This couple was brought from Tripura’s Sepahijala zoo on 13 ^th February. The Bengal Government’s Forest Department claims that they have not changed the lion’s name. In this case, the Forest Officers of the State, and the managers of the Safari Park have been made defendants.

VHP Moves Calcutta High Court Over Lioness Named ‘Sita’ Being Housed With Lion Named ‘Akbar’ At Siliguri Safari Parkhttps://t.co/03fw2OZqyc

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Editorial Perspective

Using the films as a medium to promote ‘Love Jihad’ is ongoing already; now the conspiracy behind this incident must come to light.