A 30-year-old man has been taken into custody for allegedly sexually abusing a horse at a riding academy in Nagpur district, police confirmed on Saturday.
The incident reportedly took place on May 17 at the Nagpur District Equestrian Association in the Gittikhadan area, an official said.
According to the complaint filed by the academy owner, the incident came to light after the security guard spotted the accused trespassing on the premises late at night and immediately alerted him.
Based on the investigation, the official said CCTV footage showed the accused, identified as Chotya Sundar Khobragade, allegedly sexually assaulting one of the horses at the academy.
The official added that a case has been registered against the accused under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Further investigation is currently underway.
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