Budaun (UP) (PTI): An FIR has been registered against a man for torturing and killing an infant monkey in the Faizganj Baheta area of this Uttar Pradesh district, police said on Thursday.

A video purporting to show the accused beating the infant monkey with a stick before throwing the animal inside a swamp has become widely circulated on social media.

Faizganj Baheta SHO Siddhant Sharma said, "We have lodged an FIR against one Rizwan of Dawri village under sections of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The accused is absconding and our teams are trying to nab him."

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Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar shared heartfelt messages on X in celebration of the 69th Kannada Rajyotsava, highlighting the importance of Karnataka’s heritage, language, and culture.

CM Siddaramaiah emphasised that Kannada Rajyotsava is a day for committing to the preservation and growth of Karnataka’s identity, encompassing its people, language, culture, land, and water. He wished all Kannadigas a happy Kannada Rajyotsava, expressing the hope that love and care for Kannada would become a daily celebration. “Best wishes to all Kannadigas on Kannada Rajyotsava. ‘Sirigannadam Gelge, Sirigannadam Balge,’” he shared.

DCM DK Shivakumar celebrated digitally by taking a selfie with the ‘Kannada Filter’ on Instagram, encouraging others to join in. He nominated Speaker U.T. Khader to continue this digital campaign, marking it as a small step to spread Kannada’s glory worldwide. “May the lamp of Kannada shine forever, lighting the way for everyone,” he added.