Alia Bhatt, Anushka Sharma speak out against 'ridiculous' Chennai dog incident

The actors have been vocal about animal abuse previously too

Actresses Alia Bhatt and Anushka Sharma have condemned the “ridiculous” and “heinous” act by two medical students who threw a dog from the roof top of a multi-storeyed building. They said serious action should be taken against them.

Anushka with her pet dog. PHOTO: BUZZFEED

The two students -- Gautam Sudarshan and Ashish Paul -- of Madha Medical College from Chennai, were arrested and let out on bail on July 6 for the act.

The video of the incident, recently uploaded on social media, wrung the hearts of even the strongest as it showed a youth on the roof-top of a multi-storeyed building holding a dog which he then cold-bloodedly threw off.

This is absolutely ridiculous!!!! I am appalled!!!! These two MEDICAL students have thrown a puppy off the roof for FUN!!!!!!!

— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) July 9, 2016

Alia has always shown off her love for her pets. PHOTO: BOLLYWOODLIFE

“The dog was rushed to the hospital luckily and has survived but the fine for the murderous act is just Rs 50,” she added.

Anushka too condemned the act and tweeted: “This heinous act is a mirror shown to the society we 'educated' people live in. Punishment for this should be serious.

You can harm a voiceless puppy,pay a 50rs fine & be FREE of your crime!?Is this the world you want children to witness & grow up in?

— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) July 9, 2016

“Lot of people think human lives are more important. It's sad. Being humane is using your intellect that gods gifted us to make this world a better place,” the Sultan actor added.

Please do sign and share this petition for serious action to be taken against these students !!! https://t.co/QwvFrIsVgR

— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) July 9, 2016

The dog was later located by animal rights activist. The dog had suffered fractures on its two legs and has been given medical attention.

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