Germana Carillo PETA India uncovers brutal abuse of dogs, monkeys, and piglets at a major Indian testing lab, calling for urgent intervention and justice.
Dogs lying in pools of blood. Newborn piglets killed without anesthesia. Monkeys with dangerous viruses left untreated. These aren’t scenes from a horror film — they’re real, documented moments inside one of India’s largest preclinical research facilities.
PETA India has released the findings of a harrowing investigation into Palamur Biosciences, a well-known laboratory that provides testing services to companies worldwide and boasts of helping register pesticides and chemicals within the European Union. But behind its clean, institutional facade, the reality appears far more sinister.
The investigation began following the report of a whistleblower, and what followed was a barrage of shocking images and witness testimonies: wounded animals left untreated, scalding neglect, and acts of outright cruelty that point to a system broken at its core.
Dogs, piglets and monkeys: scenes of unbearable cruelty
The footage released by PETA India includes dogs suffering from deep, untreated wounds, lying in their own blood inside overcrowded cages — with up to three or four dogs crammed together, leading to constant fighting and injuries. Some animals had fractures caused not by accidents, but by employees reportedly slamming cage doors on their limbs or kicking them deliberately.
“Questi animali vengono abusati fisicamente senza alcuna giustificazione medica,” said one witness, whose identity remains protected for safety reasons.
But it wasn’t just dogs. One disturbing case shows a newborn piglet being killed with a heart injection — with no anesthesia. This cruel procedure was carried out after it was discovered that the piglet’s mother was pregnant, and the lab apparently didn’t want to deal with the litter. To put it plainly, these piglets were seen as waste — disposable byproducts.
Perhaps most alarming are the monkeys. Some were infected with serious zoonotic pathogens, including monkeypox, yet there’s no evidence the lab took the necessary steps to contain or manage the biohazard risk. These animals had been taken from the wild, adding another layer of ethical violation to an already grotesque picture.
The lab at the center: Palamur Biosciences
Palamur Biosciences, based in India, presents itself as a leader in preclinical trials. It works with clients aiming to get their products — pesticides, chemicals, drugs — into global markets, including the EU. But its practices, as documented by PETA India, raise urgent ethical and public health concerns.
According to PETA, the company profited from using beagles and other animals in painful and often unnecessary tests. The conditions within the lab were not only inhumane but potentially dangerous. And yet, for years, these abuses went unchecked.
Call to action: closure, accountability, and justice
“This investigation exposes the brutal reality of animal testing in Indian laboratories,” said Dr. Julia Baines, PETA’s Science Policy Advisor. “Authorities must act now to shut down Palamur Biosciences and put an end to this systemic abuse.”
PETA India has formally filed a complaint with the appropriate authorities, demanding the immediate revocation of the lab’s license, the launch of criminal proceedings, and the rehabilitation of any surviving animals.
The images, the testimonies, and the pattern of negligence paint a grim portrait. But perhaps the most painful part is knowing that without pressure, without media attention, these horrors would have continued in silence.
