Man arrested for making buffalo drink alcohol during 'Holi'
A video from Panipat, Haryana, showing a buffalo being forced to drink alcohol during Holi celebrations has gone viral and upset many online.
The clip, shared on Instagram, shows a group holding down the buffalo while someone pours liquor into its mouth, prompting strong reactions from animal lovers and the public.
PETA India files complaint
After widespread backlash, police registered an FIR against Kartik Khokhar under Sections 429, 336, 290 and 34 of the IPC and Sections 11(1)(a) and 11(1)(c) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
PETA India also filed a complaint, highlighting that the buffalo was tied up, made to pull a cart, and smeared with harmful colors.
They've urged authorities to rescue the animal quickly and make sure incidents like this don't happen again.