Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Cattle Die in Bhadrak Crash After Cow Vigilante Chase
A group of cow vigilantes chased a pickup van carrying cattle in Bhadrak, Odisha.
The driver tried to escape, causing the van to overturn and kill 12 cattle.
Six cattle were rescued, and the van caught a small fire but wasn't badly damaged.
Police and fire officials said no one tried to set the van on fire on purpose.
At least 12 cattle died when a pickup van overturned in Bhadrak, Odisha.
The van was being chased by a group of cow vigilantes.
The driver and helper fled the scene after the crash.
Six cattle were rescued, and the vehicle caught a minor fire but sustained no major damage.
Local police and fire officials denied allegations of the vehicle being deliberately set on fire.
- Who
- A group of cow vigilantes and the driver of the pickup van
- What
- Chased and overturned a van carrying cattle, killing 12
- When
- In the early hours of Thursday
- Where
- Bhadrak district, Odisha
- Why
- The vigilantes were trying to stop the van, which they believed was transporting beef
Vigilantes' perspective
Authorities' perspective
Vehicle fire
Vigilantes' perspective
Some locals alleged that vigilantes tried to set the vehicle ablaze.
Authorities' perspective
Police and fire officials strongly denied this, stating it was a minor fire due to the crash impact.
- Cattle killed
- 12
- Cattle rescued
- 6
- Vehicle type
- Pickup van
- Location of accident
- Geltua Baramuda near Agarpada in Bhadrak district
- Time of accident
- Early hours of Thursday