FIR Registered After Buffalo Forced to Drink Alcohol During Holi in Panipat

During Holi celebrations in Noltha village, Panipat, Haryana, a video surfaced showing men forcing a buffalo to drink alcohol and then making it pull a cart while intoxicated. The animal was restrained with a tight rope and subjected to chemical colors, causing distress. Following public outrage and intervention by animal rights group PETA, the Israna police registered an FIR against the accused under relevant IPC sections and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Authorities are investigating the case.