Haripur:
In a disturbing event in Upper Khanpur, a cow was allegedly mutilated and killed by a landowner after walking into the agricultural areas.
According to a complaint filed at Khanpur Police Station, Mehmoodur Rehman, a resident of Upper Khanpur, claimed that he had started a small livestock business with Muhammad Naeem in the village of Dhaniya Khanpur, where they traveled and sold cows and calves.
On July 13, his cow allegedly wandered towards a stream – possibly in search of water – and went into a field owned by Chaudhry Qayyum.
The complainant claimed that Qayyum put dogs on the cow and attacked it with stones and sticks, broke the leg and caused serious injuries. Despite the condition of the cow, it was not provided with any help and reportedly died after suffering all day in the heat and the sun.
An eyewitness was also present during the incident. Mehmood stated that the cow had recently given birth, leaving the calf without milk.
He further claimed that despite the fact that he turned to the defendants together with the witness to claim compensation, Qayyum refused to participate in any discussion.
According to Mehmood, the cow was appreciated for over RS300,000 and was a source of milk income. He cited the incident as a criminal offense in accordance with section 429 of the Pakistan Penal Code and prevention of cruelty law, 1890, and called on the authorities to take litigation and compensate his loss.
Police have recognized the receipt of the complaint, but declared that no formal act has yet been taken.
The incident has caused concern among residents over the rising cruelty of animals.
In response, Chaudhry Qayyum denied the allegations and stated that the cow fell from a 12-foot high ledge due to fear of dogs and broke his legs. He claimed that a butcher was called to slaughter the wounded animal and described the cruelty requirements as false accusations.
