Cow dragged by leg behind Goods carrier in Pune Suburb; state police takes cognizance
Newsbharati extensively tried to search the vehicle details, but all it could find was that the vehicle is a Goods carrier vehicle and it has been registered in the name of the owner on 16th January 2025.
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On Monday, May 1st, a dreadful video went viral over the internet in which a truck-like vehicle could be seen dragging a small calf (cow). The issue emerged online via an X post in which the user mentioned that the video was from the Pimpri-Chinchwad area of Pune and that the calf was dragged on the streets by a vehicle whose number is MH14LX3995.
The user also tagged the CM's office and the city police, demanding immediate action in the matter. He also added that the incident had hurt the sentiments of the Hindu community. "A cow tied behind a vehicle with license plate MH14LX3995 is being dragged on a busy road in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, while bystanders watched and recorded instead of intervening to stop the vehicle," posted Yash Saghal, who is believed to have begun the debate around the issue online.
"This incident raises a painful question: what has happened to the status of Gaumata when she can be treated with such blatant disregard and cruelty in our streets?" he added. Notably, the Mumbai Police took cognizance of the event and directed the Pune Police to look into the matter.
— मुंबई पोलीस Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) May 1, 2026
Newsbharati extensively tried to search the vehicle details, but all it could find was that the vehicle is a Goods carrier vehicle and it has been registered in the name of the owner on 16th January 2025.
It is important to note that cow smuggling, slaughter, or harm is considered a criminal offense in several Indian states, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. In Hinduism, cows hold deep religious significance and are revered as sacred animals. They are often associated with deities such as Lord Krishna and are viewed as symbols of motherhood and sustenance. As a result, harming or killing a cow is regarded as highly disrespectful and offensive to many followers of the faith.
In the given case, the state police is looking into the matter. Further details are awaited.