OLX India has removed all animal listings from its website: PETA India

In a bid to prohibit animal trading, e-commerce portal OLX India has removed all animal listings from its website, PETA India said on Monday.

In a statement, the Indian chapter of animal rights NGO People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA India) said it was after its pressure and appeal to OLX India along with animal welfare board and other government authorities the step was taken.

“Following years of pressure from the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, e-commerce portal OLX India has removed all live animal listings from its website and updated its policy to prohibit all trading in live animals.