A troubling incident in Madhya Pradesh, India, involves a teenager sexually assaulting a cow. The 17-year-old boy was arrested after the act was recorded and shared on social media, leading to his detention by local authorities.

The case has stirred outrage and demands for stricter animal cruelty laws, especially since cows are considered sacred in India. This is not an isolated incident; a similar case occurred last year in Rewa district, where another man was arrested for raping a calf.

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Sexual assault of animals remains a serious issue in Indian society. Experts point to factors such as lack of empathy, psychological problems, and past trauma as contributing to these offenses.