Tikamgarh, Feb. 3 -- Tikamgarh Police on Tuesday registered a case against a cow owner who allegedly beheaded a dead calf and hung its head in the cowshed, reportedly to keep the cow lactating.

Police have registered a case and rescued the cow. Vikram Singh Kushwaha, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Tikamgarh, said, "We have registered a case under animal cruelty laws against the accused, Satyendra Yadav. The cow has been moved to a shelter, and the perpetrator will face strict legal action."

The incident occurred in the Baikunthi neighbourhood of Tikamgarh city and came to light after local residents noticed it and informed others.

According to the police, the accused, Satendra Yadav, sells milk and keeps cows and buffaloes ...