Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered a detailed report on the health and living conditions of all animals at Karachi Zoo. This comes after the court approved the relocation of Rano, a sick Himalayan brown bear, to a sanctuary. The court demanded that the report include animals' physical and mental health, their enclosures, and staff qualifications. It also asked for alternative plans for animals if they are removed from the zoo. The court said poor treatment of animals must not continue.

Rano's case sparked public outrage after reports of her suffering surfaced earlier this year. Kept alone in a barren cage since 2017, she developed injuries and stress-related behaviors. A report in February noted that loud noises,...