World · South & Central Asia · 12 hrs ago
Champion racing buffalo Raja stolen in Punjab; owner offers reward
Raja, a champion racing buffalo, was stolen in Kala Sanghian village in Punjab’s Kapurthala district.
His owner has offered 100,000 rupees for information or help finding him.
Raja was valued at about 3.5 million rupees and had a long record in traditional racing events.
The family says he won more than 100 competitions and became well known in the region.
Accounts differ on Raja’s age and owner’s name, and on whether two other buffaloes were also taken.
Police have received a complaint, and the theft is under investigation.
One account says CCTV showed a suspected vehicle carrying three animals, but those responsible have not been identified.
The champion racing buffalo Raja was reported stolen from Kala Sanghian village in Punjab’s Kapurthala district, along with two other buffaloes according to one report.
His owner offered a reward of 100,000 rupees for information leading to Raja’s return.
Reports value Raja at about 3.5 million rupees and describe him as a celebrated racing winner.
Sources disagree on the owner’s name, Raja’s age and when the theft occurred.
Police were informed, and one report says CCTV footage showed three animals being taken in a vehicle resembling a Bolero Camper.
- Who
- Raja, a champion male buffalo, was reported stolen. Reports differ on whether his owner was Kamaljit Singh or Jaskaran Singh.
- What
- Raja was stolen; one report says two other buffaloes were taken too. His owner offered a 100,000-rupee reward.
- When
- Reports published on October 27 say the theft happened the previous night; another report published October 29 says it happened about 20 days earlier.
- Where
- Kala Sanghian village, Kapurthala district, Punjab, India.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Raja and two other buffaloes were reportedly taken from a field.
Raja was reported stolen from a well area in Kala Sanghian.
The owner reported it to police and announced a 100,000-rupee reward.
CCTV footage reportedly showed three animals being taken in a vehicle resembling a Bolero Camper.
- Reward
- 100,000 rupees
- Reported value
- About 3.5 million rupees
- Location
- Kala Sanghian, Kapurthala district, Punjab
- Racing record
- More than 100 competitions won, according to Jagran
- Reported vehicle
- A vehicle resembling a Bolero Camper
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What people are saying
I never thought of selling him.