India, May 3 -- A disturbing video showing a dehydrated and weak horse suffering from heatstroke and collapsing on a Kolkata street has sparked outrage online. The clip, which was widely shared on social media, shows the visibly undernourished horse being forced to pull a carriage near Bhowanipore. As the horse collapses, its handler responds by slapping it in an attempt to get it back on its feet.

The video, posted by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, quickly gained traction. Social media users expressed their anger, with many calling for the handler to be held accountable for the cruelty. "This is so so sad and it made me angry," one user wrote. Another added, "He should be jailed. This is nothing short of abuse...