BENGALURU: A 30-year-old man was arrested for allegedly slashing the udders of three cows in Vinayaka Nagar area in Chamarajpet, police said, adding that he was remanded to judicial custody till January 24. The accused has been identified as Syed Nasru (30), a resident of Champaran district in Bihar.
According to the investigation carried out by police, the accused had committed this act under the influence of alcohol. The police have registered under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960 and Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).
The accused works as a helper in a plastic and cloth bag stitching shop 50 metres away from the place of the incident. No other person is found to be involved in the incident. The cows after being treated are presently out of danger.
This comes after Bengaluru police registered a case after an unidentified miscreant allegedly slashed the udders of three cows in the Vinayaka Nagar, officials said on Sunday. According to the police, an FIR was filed at the Cottonpet police station under Section 325 of the BNS in connection with the incident.
The cow owner, Karna, said, “I am deeply upset. The cows were tied near our house at night, and we found out about this cruel act in the morning. We don’t know who did this, but we have lodged a complaint with the police. I want justice”.
The injured animals were taken to the Chamarajpet veterinary hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, BJP leaders and members of different groups and organisations visited the hospital and strongly condemned the incident.
BJP leader and MLC Ravi Kumar said that the cows have lost a lot of blood and urged the government to take strict action. “I urge the government to identify the miscreants and arrest them. I also request the government to provide a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the owner”, he said.
Former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai has condemned the alleged slashing of the udders of cows in Bengaluru’s Vinayaka Nagar, calling it an inhumane act and criticising the state government for its failure to protect animals. (ANI)