‘Animal cruelty in the name of business’: Buffalo worth Rs 21 crore dies at Pushkar fair, viral video sparks outrage

The buffalo was taken to Pushkar in Rajasthan with special arrangements due to its high value.

A video from the fair, which has since gone viral, shows the dead buffalo surrounded by several visitors and caretakers at the venue (Image source: Instagram)

A buffalo, reportedly valued at around Rs 21 crore, died suddenly at the popular Pushkar Animal Fair in Rajasthan after its health deteriorated Friday. The buffalo was among the main attractions at the fair, attracting thousands of onlookers every day.

According to a News18 report, the buffalo was taken to Pushkar with special arrangements due to its high value. Officials from the Animal Husbandry Department confirmed that a team of veterinarians rushed to the spot as soon as they received information about the buffalo’s condition.

Despite their best efforts to provide immediate treatment, doctors failed to save the animal due to its massive body weight and rapidly worsening health, the report added. A video from the fair, which has since gone viral, shows the dead buffalo surrounded by several visitors and caretakers at the venue.

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The video quickly gained traction, with several users criticising the caretakers for allegedly poisoning the buffalo for an ulterior motive. “Induce more hormones , induce more anti biotics and growth hormones. Go against nature and call it natural. Sick sick sick humans,” actor Sneha Ullal commented. “Animal cruelty in the name of business,” another user commented.

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“Its not sudden death. They planned to kill him for insurance,” a third user reacted. “Imagine being worth 21 crore and still not escaping destiny,” a fourth user chimed in.

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The Pushkar Animal Fair, also known as the Pushkar Mela, is an annual event held in Pushkar, Rajasthan, and is one of the largest camel and livestock fairs in the world. The week-long celebration is usually organised in October or November and attracts thousands of visitors from across India and other countries.

The fair is a major hub for livestock trading, featuring camels, horses, and cattle, while also showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan through camel races, folk performances, and a variety of stalls selling handicrafts, textiles, and local delicacies.