Three Cows Found Mutilated in Bengaluru Ahead of Sankranti Festival, Protests Erupt

Bengaluru: A shocking incident of animal cruelty has surfaced in Bengaluru’s Vinayak Nagar area, where three cows were found mutilated with their udders severed. The incident has resulted in an outage over the incident in the area. Several political leaders and social organisations have condemned the act, particularly at a time, when the country is preparing to celebrate the Sankranti festival. As per the reports, the cows, who were found in critical condition, are currently receiving medical attention at the Chamarajpet Veterinary Hospital.

Several of the prominent political figures called it a deliberate act to provoke Hindu sentiments. Senior BJP leader R Ashoka strongly condemned the act, describing it as an attempt to hurt the feelings of Hindus. He warned the government that if no immediate action was taken, he and his supporters would observe a "Black Sankranti Day" in protest.

Former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy also protested the incident, blaming the Congress -led state government for failing to prevent such attacks. He accused the government of offering only "sugar-coated talks" and urged for stronger action and governance to address the rising incidents of animal cruelty.

Meanwhile, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah also condemned the incident, calling it a heinous act. He assured the public that the police had been instructed to take swift action to identify the culprits and ensure they were booked under the law. "This is an act of cruelty, and we will ensure that those responsible are brought to justice," the Chief Minister said in a statement.

According to the police, the protests over the incident have been largely peaceful, but authorities have deployed additional police personnel to maintain order and prevent any unrest.

The police are actively investigating the matter and are working to track down the culprits responsible for this gruesome act.