Alert villagers rescued more than 40 calves, that were being allegedly transported to a slaughterhouse in Bengaluru, at Akkihebbalu village, in K R Pet taluk.
The youths of the village, who came to know that calves were being transported, stopped the goods vehicle near the village and rescued the animals. They informed the police and handed over the vehicle and the animals to them. The vehicle driver fled from the spot. Akkihebbalu police have registered a case.
The villagers also helped the police in feeding the calves. The calves were later shifted to a 'Go shaala' at Byadarahalli in Pandavapura taluk.
Published 04 December 2020, 10:39 IST