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Dec 3, 2020 6:43 PM - jasmine

The most ethical person of the year!

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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has named Bollywood actor John Abraham as its Person of the Year for 2020. The actor is known to be using his voice to advocate the cause for animals.

PETA India Director of Celebrity and Public Relations Sachin Bangera said in a statement that John Abraham has been helping PETA India advocate for animals since the inception, and he shows no signs of slowing down.

"If birds are suffering in cages, puppies are being cruelly sold, or animals are in danger anywhere in the world, we can count on him to come to the rescue."

The actor adopted a community dog named Bailey, and also urged the authorities to stop the illegal pig slaughter in Goa amongst other work to help animals.

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