Agartala, March 6 -- Tripura Animal Resource Development Department Minister Sudhangshu Das on Thursday asserted that, the government advised the state Animal Welfare Board to launch its own cell for cremation and burial of stray animal carcasses.

Speaking at a press conference in Agartala, Minister said, the government often confront very tough questions pertaining to animal welfare in the state.

It is relevant that, the ARD department is responsible for treating an animal hurt due to any accident. But, the question rise about the responsibility of an animal which is dead.

Mostly, people cremated or buried domesticated animals with full honour but, they leave the carcasses of stray animal to rot.

In view of this, the government have ...