Aug17
Cop in Trouble After Zoo Protest Arrest
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My "case of the Mondays" went up in smoke as soon as I read about a capless, clueless cop who landed himself in hot water during a PETA India protest outside the Calcutta Zoo.
The officer, Assistant Commissioner Anil Kar, wasn't about to interrupt a smoke break to make an arrest. Instead, he held his coffin nail* (see note below) in one hand—and in the other, he held PETA India's own Chiranjeet Karar, who was decked out in a police uniform and monkey mask and was encouraging people to boycott zoos because they incarcerate and exploit animals, not to mention that Indian zoos are extremely substandard and that animals are frequently denied basic care.
The multitasking officer didn't realize that smoking on duty is a no-no (Yes, Rule 13 of the Police Regulation of Calcutta states that police officers in uniform are forbidden to smoke on the streets), as is abandoning various parts of his uniform.
(*Or is it "coughin' nail?" I guess either one works, right?)
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Big deal.
I am relieved though- I thought I was going to read about how the cop hurt the protestors with his "nail".
Posted by: Aneliese | August 17, 2009 05:06 PM
All Indians must embrace the nonviolent, vegetarian and animal friendly worldview advocated by Matatma Gandhi. Lamentably, India is bordered by Pakistan a violent, terrorist state with nuclear weapons.
Posted by: Brien Comerford | August 17, 2009 10:42 PM
Why was PETA Activist Chiranjeet Karar being arrested anyway he wasn't doing anything wrong?! Haha Stupid Cop!! LOL!
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| August 19, 2009 05:10 PM
I'm afraid in India their coppers would be a lot more corrupt than in developed nations although if someone has factual evidence to prove me wrong I will retract this statement.
Posted by: Tim Smith | August 21, 2009 09:43 PM