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Crime
Pickup driver kicks cow on Jamner road, CCTV sparks outrage; locals secure apology
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 05:18 PM
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A pickup driver in Jamner, Madhya Pradesh, kicked a cow parked on the road at around 9 p.m., and the CCTV footage of the act provoked anger among the public and Hindu groups. Residents later persuaded the driver to apologise, diffusing the tension.
At approximately 9 p.m. on Tuesday, a pickup driver in the town of Jamner, Madhya Pradesh, struck a cow that was standing on a road with a kick. The incident was captured by a nearby CCTV camera and the video quickly spread on social media platforms.
The footage ignited widespread condemnation, with several Hindu organisations voicing strong objections to the act of cruelty against the sacred animal. Netizens expressed outrage, calling for strict action against the driver.
In response to the growing public pressure, a group of local residents approached the driver, explained the community's sentiments and secured a formal apology from him. The apology helped to calm the situation and prevent further escalation.
Authorities were alerted to the incident, and while no formal charges have been reported yet, the episode highlights the sensitivity surrounding animal welfare in the region.
The footage ignited widespread condemnation, with several Hindu organisations voicing strong objections to the act of cruelty against the sacred animal. Netizens expressed outrage, calling for strict action against the driver.
In response to the growing public pressure, a group of local residents approached the driver, explained the community's sentiments and secured a formal apology from him. The apology helped to calm the situation and prevent further escalation.
Authorities were alerted to the incident, and while no formal charges have been reported yet, the episode highlights the sensitivity surrounding animal welfare in the region.