'Scam,' 'Bunch of hypocrites': Uorfi Javed bashes PETA
What's the story
Television actor and former Bigg Boss OTT contestant Uorfi Javed recently took to Instagram to slam People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India. The fashionista accused the animal rights organization of being a "scam" in her now-unavailable Instagram Story. This came after her friend, designer Shweta Gurmeet Kaur, shared an unpleasant experience with PETA India on her Instagram.
Disappointment aired
Kaur's unpleasant experience with PETA India
Kaur had contacted PETA India for help with the injured animal. However, she was reportedly informed that the organization was too busy to assist. "I called @petaindia. They clearly said that they can't help because they are busy... And when I asked, please help, then she said we can't help and sharing some other pet help number they might help you," Kaur shared on Instagram.
Actor's reaction
Javed's response to Kaur's experience
Responding to Kaur's post, Javed expressed her anger at PETA India. She wrote, "@petaindia is a scam! Unless you're famous and they know they can get publicity out of you, they don't care. Bunch of hypocrites." "Also can someone please help @shwetagurmeetkaur to get aid for an injured animal," she added in her Instagram Story. The actor's criticism of the organization has since gone viral on social media platforms.
Silence maintained
PETA India has not responded to Javed's criticism
So far, PETA India has not released any statement or response to Javed's criticism. On the work front, Javed was recently seen in the Amazon Prime Video show Follow Kar Lo Yaar and has also appeared in popular TV shows like Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2 and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. She also had a brief role in Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2.