Goa, June 21 -- The Bicholim Police have arrested Mushtaq Bepari for alleged cruelty to animals, after he was found illegally transporting a calf on his motorcycle from Chodna in Tiswadi.

According to officials, Bepari was caught riding with the calf tied to his two-wheeler, in a manner that posed serious danger to the animal's safety and violated the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

The incident sparked outrage among locals, some of whom recorded videos and shared them online, prompting swift police intervention. Authorities have registered a case and are continuing further investigations.

Animal rights activists have welcomed the prompt action, calling for stricter enforcement and awareness to prevent similar acts of cruelty.

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