After mid-day reported an illegal buffalo fight in Bhiwandi, police launched an inquiry, identified three culprits and filed an FIR for cruelty to animals. Cops said they will soon arrest the accused, and identify others involved in the fight. They have been served a notice, said Dinesh Katake, the in-charge of Padgha police station where the FIR has been filed.
 
ON January 1, a group of youths celebrated the birthday of a buffalo, named Raja, who won a fight against another, named German, on December 12. In the January 8 report, mid-day highlighted the illegal sport and also the violation of Covid-19 protocols.

A screengrab of the buffalo fight held last month