Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Nivetha Pethuraj Criticizes Fearmongering in Stray Dog Reporting
Nivetha Pethuraj, an actress, spoke at a rally in Chennai about how the media sometimes makes stray dog attacks seem scarier than they really are.
She said that instead of just reporting on the attacks, the media should also talk about solutions like vaccinating and sterilizing dogs.
She believes that fear should not drive the conversation and that practical steps should be taken to manage the issue.
She also mentioned that just because one person or animal does something wrong, it doesn't mean we should be violent towards all of them.
She urged the media to spread awareness and solutions alongside news reports.
Nivetha Pethuraj criticized media for fearmongering in reporting stray dog attacks.
She admitted that dog bites and rabies are serious but should not drive the narrative.
She urged the media to promote awareness and practical solutions like vaccination and sterilization.
She compared the treatment of animals to humans, stating that one bad action should not justify violence against all.
She spoke during a rally by animal welfare activists in Chennai.
- Who
- Nivetha Pethuraj, an actress and animal welfare activist
- What
- Criticized media for fearmongering in reporting stray dog attacks
- When
- During a rally by animal welfare activists
- Where
- Chennai
- Why
- To promote awareness and practical solutions for stray dog management
- Person
- Nivetha Pethuraj
- Event
- Rally by animal welfare activists
- Location
- Chennai
- Topic
- Stray dog attacks and media reporting
- Proposed Solutions
- Vaccination and sterilization drives
- Main Argument
- Against fear-driven narratives in media reporting