The reality show Bigg Boss 18 has removed a donkey named Gadharaj from its cast, following allegations from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).
The animal's presence had drawn significant criticism, prompting the animal rights organization to file a complaint against the show's producers.
Viewers questioned the ethics of the show's creators, leading to PETA's intervention. An official statement on social media confirmed the decision.
In a detailed letter addressed to Bigg Boss host Salman Khan, PETA outlined their concerns regarding the animal's treatment on the reality show.
The organization claimed that Gadharaj was confined within a stable and subjected to distressing conditions, including excessive noise and bright lights that frightened him.