Hoshiarpur, June 27 -- Twenty-two cows died and as many injured after the roof of a dilapidated gaushala (cow shelter) collapsed in Hariana town around midnight on Thursday. Police, volunteers and veterinarians rescued the injured cattle.

JCB machines were pressed into service to clear the debris. Before the rescue operation could start, several cows had died. Injured cattle were provided medical care while the carcasses were buried in the vicinity.

When the incident occurred, only one caretaker was present on the spot. On hearing noise, locals arrived at the scene and informed the police. Caretaker Gopal said that the main organiser of the Mahant Kaushal Kishore Dass gaushala was not in town for the last few days. He revealed that one ...