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Buffaloes killed in motor accident, Vasco man held

Panaji: Mapusa police arrested Manjunath Nayak from Vasco on Sunday for allegedly killing four buffaloes and injuring two others by driving his goods carrier carelessly near Karaswada, Mapusa.

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Police said that the accused was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol while travelling on NH-66 from Pernem towards Panaji. Near Bandekar petrol pump in Karaswada, Mapusa, his vehicle struck several buffaloes on NH-66. The animals were owned by Avadoji Langote of Khadpawado, Cuchelim, Mapusa.

The authorities charged the accused under the relevant sections of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 and the Motor Vehicle Act.



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