Remove Spikes on Public fences

The CJ Memorial Trust
Mar 2
3 min read

Updated: Mar 3

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28 Feb 2025

The Chief Engineer,

BBMP (and PWD)

Bangalore 560002

Subject: Urgent Need to Replace Spiked Fences in Public Construction

I am writing to bring to your attention the pressing issue of spiked fences being used in public construction in and around Bangalore. These fences have been causing immense suffering and harm to animals, often resulting in fatal injuries. Moreover, humans have also been injured by falling on these spikes. This has been discussed with Mr Dhananjaya Bendre AE and Mr Javeed EE at BBMP Shivajinagar Zone by Tanya Bhat and undersigned and some filing down of spikes has started.

The Bangalore SPCA has already raised concerns about this issue, citing instances where dogs have gotten stuck and impaled on these fences, leading to painful deaths. See link. The medical cost of recovery for one such cruelly caught dog was over ₹1.3 lakhs apart from three months in a hospital. SPCA (Blr Urban) has written a specific letter to Cubbon Park and Horticulture department to ensure that this is addressed and future fences are made more safely.

To address this issue, we propose two immediate actions:

1. Remove Spikes and Sharp Edges:

Ensure that all fences around the city, especially in public parks and buildings, have smooth edges and no spikes. If spikes are already present, weld and file them away immediately for safety.

2. Update Engineering SOPs: Incorporate designs that prioritize animal and human safety in BBMP and PWD engineering manuals. We are happy to provide examples of humane fence designs.

It is crucial that BBMP takes a strong stance on this issue, making a small change that can significantly impact many lives. We request confirmation that:

- The present work of filing down spikes will be done on priority and on a war footing.

- This design will be incorporated in all future BBMP and PWD fence constructions to prevent such fatalities

We cannot afford to delay this any further. The continued use of spiked fences is not only cruel but also reflects poorly on our city's compassion.

We look forward to your prompt response and action.

Sincerely,

Managing Trustee

CJ Memorial Trust

CC: KAWB, SPCA, AWBI

Previous letter from SPCA on this issue (translated)

10:002/32/3/2023-24 12-01-2024

Deputy Director.

Department of Horticulture

Cubbon Park Bangalore.

Topic: About the sharp fencing installed around Cubbon Park that is fatal to animals. Reference: C.J. Memorial Trust, Bangalore : 11-01-2024 of the letter issued

Regarding the above matter. In the referred letter, due to sharp edges in the fencing around Cubbon Park, stray dogs are getting stuck in its spikes and are getting injured and some are dying, many people are also getting injured.

Animal lovers have rescued and treated several injured dogs. PCA Act 1960 릸림 II do ne 초 : won (Cruelty) cannot be broken and therefore hereby request them to take immediate action on this and take action to fix the sharp ends in the fencing.

Yours faithfully

Deputy Director (Administration) and Member Secretaries Zilla Prani Daya Sangh SPCA, Bangalore City District

Mapping Spike Locations:

We created this form to document and locate spikes as well.

https://forms.gle/M6wW4oVZ9L11Pozc9 .A request - can you please list the places that are dangerous at Cubbon ie spike or a gap and share here on Google form link : with Google pin and a pic if possible . While this is focused on dogs post Blackies accident, it is also as important to humans as it affects humans who can lean or trip etc.

Let’s see if we can try and collate & address this ? Thank you for your cooperation 🙏🏼🙏🏼.

Warning: Graphic Pictures

Poor Hudson Garage Dog killed brutally and slowly died , disembowelled on the spikes

Cubbon Park Blackie who hung by his thigh on a spike all night . He’s now recovered after intense treatment for 3 months and included skin grafts and a few surgeries