A farmer was arrested for allegedly chopping off a camel's leg for trespassing on his land in Pakistan.

The landowner, with the help of four neighbours, allegedly caught the camel straying into his property and eating his crops in Sanghar district, Sindh province, on June 13, the night its owner reported it missing.

The furious men found the damaged crops and allegedly severed the animal's front leg and left it bleeding in the field to die. However, concerned villagers informed its owner, Somar Khan Bahen, where it was and brought it home and survived.

Footage shows the camel grunting in pain when it was found by its owner and volunteers who helped him with the search operation. Its right front limb had been cut up to its joint, where there was swelling around the wound.

The devastated camel owner said: 'I have no enmity against anyone. I don't know why this was done to my camel.'

Mangli police identified the farmer and another man as suspects before three more accused were included. Five people were arrested on June 15.

Local media reported that the matter has been settled between the farmer and the camel owner, but Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said a case has been registered.

He said: 'A case was registered against the accused involved in cutting a leg of a camel in Sanghar, and they were arrested.'

Provincial governor Kamran Tessori ordered two camels to be given to Somar while vets helped him with the injured animal's treatment.

The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (PCA) of 1890 in Pakistan can result in fines and imprisonment for those who violate its anti-cruelty provisions. The penalties vary depending on the offence. Killing an animal cruelly can lead to a fine of up to 200 PKR (0.57 GBP), up to six months in prison, or both. Meanwhile, killing, poisoning, or maiming an animal worth 10 PKR (0.028 GBP) or more may result in up to two years in prison, a fine, or both.

Sindh is a province in southeastern Pakistan that borders the Arabian Sea. Its predominantly arid climate and terrain are well-suited for camels, which have been an integral part of life in Sindh for centuries. Camels are used for transportation, carrying goods, and milk production.