Shahdol, India - October 05, 2024

In a notable rescue operation in central India's Madhya Pradesh, cow protectors successfully saved a cow that had fallen into a filthy drain near a public toilet at a vegetable market.

The incident took place in Shahdol district on October 5.

Visuals showed the cow stuck in the drain, surrounded by muck. Rescuers were seen entering the drain, tying a rope to the cow, and gaining control by holding its horns while another helper secured the rope. After a determined effort, the cow was pulled from the drain and was soon seen roaming freely in the market.

Speaking to Newslions, Mr. Gaurav Ralhi Mishra from Atal Kamdhenu Gausewa Sansthan confirmed that the rescue took place between 10:18 to 10:40 PM. The cow protectors Prakash Sen and Avneesh Dubey played vital roles in the operation, ensuring the cow's safe return to the market.