Buffalo Calf Rescued from Illegal Sacrifice in Telangana’s Jogulamba Gadwal
In the first week of June, a male buffalo calf was rescued from being illegally sacrificed at a temple in Undavelly village of Jogulamba Gadwal district, thanks to the swift and compassionate intervention of the Undavelly Police Station, following a tip-off received by PETA India.
Upon receiving credible information about the illegal sacrifice of a young male buffalo calf, PETA India immediately contacted the Station House Officer of Undavelly Police Station. Officers from the station responded without delay and successfully prevented the sacrifice at approximately 1:00 a.m. on 4 June 2025.
The rescue was carried out in coordination with Ms. Latha Nimma, founder of Mettu Animal Samrakshan, Hyderabad. Her timely complaint to PETA India was instrumental in ensuring the calf’s rescue.
The rescued calf was initially placed in temporary care and has since been rehabilitated to Kalote Animal Trust, an animal rescue sanctuary in Raigad, Maharashtra, for treatment, rehabilitation, and lifelong care. PETA India arranged for the safe interstate transfer of the calf with full cooperation from local authorities.
Just as human sacrifice is now recognized and condemned as murder, the outdated practice of animal sacrifice must also be abolished. We urge the public to stand up for animals by rejecting cruel practices and choosing kindness instead. Thanks to the compassion and quick action of the Undavelly police station, especially Station House Officer, Shri P. Mahesh, a young buffalo calf has been spared from a violent death.
Gujarat, Kerala, Puducherry, and Rajasthan already have laws in place prohibiting the religious sacrifice of any animal in any temple or its precinct. Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana prohibit it in any place of public religious worship, adoration, its precinct, or any congregation or procession connected with religious worship on a public street.
