A video circulating widely on social media has sparked outrage after allegedly showing an illegal dhirio (bull fight) being conducted in an open field at Arambol, raising serious concerns over animal cruelty and law enforcement inaction.
The footage shows two bulls being forced to charge at each other at full throttle, surrounded by a large crowd that can be heard cheering and jeering. At one point, one of the bulls is seen collapsing to the ground after being slammed by its opponent, highlighting the brutality of the act.
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Sources suspect that large sums of money, reportedly running into lakhs of rupees, were wagered on the illegal event.
Animal lovers and activists have strongly condemned the incident and are questioning how such a show of cruelty could take place openly without any intervention from the local police. They have demanded immediate action against the organisers and participants, pointing out that the viral video itself serves as clear evidence of the offence.
Activists have also urged authorities to register a case under relevant animal cruelty and gambling laws and to intensify vigilance to prevent such illegal events in the future.
As public anger grows, citizens are awaiting a response from the police regarding whether action will be initiated based on the viral footage.
