By Express News Service

ELURU: Unidentified zoophiles on Saturday night sexually assaulted a cow at an agricultural field in Nagulagudem of Jangareddigudem mandal here and fled the spot.

According to sources in the police department, farmer Mullangi Ananda Reddy had tied his cow in the agricultural field at night as usual before going to sleep. A few men sneaked into the field after he left and assaulted the cow sexually, leaving the animal bleeding. In their hurry to flee, the zoophiles left their undergarments behind.

The brutal act of bestiality came to light only on Sunday morning when Ananda Reddy saw the grievously injured cow lying in the field.

The farmer, with the help of locals, brought veterinarians to examine the cow and prescribe necessary medication to save its life.

A case has been registered under IPC Section 377 (unnatural sex) against unidentified persons.

Enraged locals approached the police demanding that they catch the culprits and bring them to book immediately.