NAVI MUMBAI: A bullock cart race was held at Kihim beach, Alibaug, on Sunday despite a ban on such races. Activist Sumaira Abdulali video-recorded the race and posted a video on Twitter, seeking an inquiry from the authorities.
"Around 8am, saw many bikes honking on the beach and four to five bullocks were being goaded to pull carts. The noise of bikes, people shouting and making poor bulls run fast is cruelty, to animals," said Abdulali of Awaaz Foundation, an NGO.
She said it is ironical that this illegal event took place despite strict checks by district officials on beaches, where water sports and film shoots were stopped recently.
Deputy superintendent of police Sonali Kadam told TOI: "I have asked local officials about the incident. I've got information that some people had got their bullocks to the beach, not with the intention of racing. But I will inquire into this ."