Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Loader Kills Calf in Madhya Pradesh, Driver Admits Fault
A big machine called a loader was driving on a road in Chhatarpur, a town in Madhya Pradesh, India.
While it was going, it accidentally ran over a baby cow that was sitting next to its mother.
The accident was caught on a security camera.
The driver ran away, but when people showed him the video, he said sorry and promised to do special prayers and other good deeds to make up for it.
The baby cow was cremated, and the police were told about what happened.
A local animal‑protection group said that many stray cows on roads are a danger and that more shelters are needed.
A loader ran over a calf beside its mother on Naugaon Road, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, on August 1, 2026.
The incident was captured on CCTV, and the driver fled before being confronted.
After seeing the footage, the driver admitted responsibility and promised to perform the calf’s last rites and other acts of repentance.
The calf was cremated, and the case was reported to the local police station.
Gau Raksha Dal president Raviraj Singh highlighted the problem of stray cattle on roads and called for better shelters.
- Who
- Loader driver and Gau Raksha Dal district president Raviraj Singh
- What
- Loader ran over a calf, driver admitted fault and promised repentance
- When
- Around 8:30 pm on August 1, 2026
- Where
- Naugaon Road, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- Stray cattle on roads caused the accident; driver sought to atone
- Incident date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- Naugaon Road, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Vehicle type
- Loader
- Victim
- Calf
- Outcome
- Cremation
- Reported to
- Local police station
- Driver's admission
- Yes
- Organization involved
- Gau Raksha Dal