Animals killed in road accidents too entitled to decent burial

Belgaum: Ever wondered what happens to all those road kills? Most often they are just left to rot. But Dr Mahantesh Ramannavar, an anatomy doctor with BM Kankanwadi Ayurvedic College of KLE University in Belgaum, believes that every animal has the right to a decent burial, even road kills.

Carcasses of dogs, cows, snakes, cats, and pigs are common sights on highways. Every time Dr Mahantesh comes across such a sight, he buries the animal.

He always travels with gloves, masks and antiseptic lotion. "Most often these animals are run over because the driver is speeding," says Ramannavar.
Carcasses left in the open are unhygienic and lead to air pollution and can spread diseases too.

"Many find my actions very strange. I feel more people should come forward to do such small jobs for the sake of the environment. One has to just lift the dead animal by its tail," he explains. Ramannavar now has a small staff that supports him in his endeavour.

"Whatever I am doing is my bit to society and the only intention is to create awareness among people on the importance of sanitation and environment," he says.

Dr Mahantesh is the first doctor in the country to dissect his own father's body to help anatomy students understand the human body.
His father had stipulated in his will that his corpse should be cut open by his doctor son for research. 

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