Actor Playing Demon In Ramayana Play Kills Pig On Stage, Eats Raw Meat

The incident sparked a statewide outrage and was condemned in the assembly on Monday. Animal rights advocates and political figures have criticised the horrible incident when videos of it went viral on social media.

In the assembly, ruling Bharatiya Janata Party lawmakers Babu Singh and Sanatan Bijuli vehemently denounced the event and demanded that those responsible be held accountable.

In addition to the actor, Bimbadhar Gouda, one of the organisers of the performance that was held in Ralab village near the Hinjili police station on November 24, was also taken into custody for violating the Wildlife Protection Act and causing cruelty to animals.