Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh: A shocking incident from Chhatarpur district, where an animal lover was brutally beaten, has sparked outrage on social media. The victim, identified as Ballu Chaurasia, was allegedly beaten with sticks for opposing cruelty against stray dogs. The incident was captured on camera by onlookers and is going viral on the Internet.
According to reports, the incident took place when Ramkishor Rajput, a balloon seller, was seen throwing stones at dogs in the area. Chaurasia reportedly confronted him for pelting stones at dogs, and a heated argument broke out. When the matter escalated, Prashant Rawat, the operator of Food Mantra, and his brother Siddharth Rawat allegedly joined in and brutally attacked Chaurasia with sticks.
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Eyewitnesses claim that despite being injured, Chaurasia stood firm in his protest against the abuse of stray animals. The shocking visuals of the assault, widely circulated online, sparked sharp criticism from animal rights groups and residents.
Taking cognizance of the viral video, the police have registered a case against one of the accused and initiated further investigation into the matter. Authorities have assured strict action against all individuals found guilty.
The incident once again raises concerns about rising clashes with animal lovers who actively intervene to prevent cruelty, highlighting the need for greater sensitivity and enforcement of animal protection laws.
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