New Delhi: In a deeply disturbing incident, Bhura Shaikh from the Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for sexually assaulting a cow. A video of this abhorrent act has gone viral on social media, showing Shaikh sodomizing a cow tied to a post in the dark of night. This heinous crime has shocked the local community and prompted swift action from the authorities.Details of the incident and arrestThe incident occurred on Saturday night, June 15, 2024, in the village of Pilakpur Shyoram, within the jurisdiction of the Dilari police station. The video, which has spread widely online, depicts the cow struggling to escape as Shaikh repeatedly pulls it back. The accused has been identified as Bhura Shaikh, son of Yakub Shaikh.Following the viral dissemination of the video, Moradabad police took immediate action. On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, they confirmed the registration of an FIR and the arrest of Bhura Shaikh. The investigation is ongoing, with further necessary actions being taken.Mohammad Bhura Sheikh arrested by Moradabad Police after video surfaces of him raping a cow in his house.As per allegations he not only raped cows but also use to rape dogs and goats! pic.twitter.com/ibVBFXTldu— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) June 19, 2024Allegations of wider abuseThe Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has intensified the gravity of the case by submitting a letter to the police, accusing Shaikh of a broader pattern of abuse. According to Kalyan Singh, the district vice president of VHP, the organization had been monitoring Shaikhs activities for some time. They allege that he has been preying on not just cows but also female dogs and goats, particularly when cows were not available.The VHP claims that Shaikh has committed sexual acts with dozens of cows and hundreds of other animals, indicating a prolonged period of perverse behavior. OpIndia has reportedly accessed the complaint letter detailing these allegations.Community and legal responseThe community has reacted with outrage to this incident, demanding stringent action against Shaikh. Animal rights activists and local leaders have condemned the acts and called for severe punishment to deter such behavior in the future. The police have assured that all necessary steps will be taken to ensure justice is served.
