Kota, Rajasthan — A tragic incident unfolded in the Subhash Nagar area of Kota city on May 31, 2025, when an elderly man lost his life after being struck by one of two bulls engaged in a fierce fight.
Captured on CCTV, the viral footage shows the man attempting to protect himself by climbing the stairs of a closed shop as the two bulls clashed nearby. Despite his efforts, the fight escalated dangerously close to where he stood.
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In the video, the bulls are seen charging at each other when one is pushed towards the stairway where the elderly man had sought refuge. The bull collided with him, sending him tumbling down the stairs. A passerby rushed to the scene and tried to intervene, but the injuries sustained by the victim were too severe.
The man was seen writhing in pain moments after the fall. Despite immediate efforts to assist him, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
A Growing Urban Threat
This harrowing event is one of several incidents in Indian cities highlighting the dangers posed by stray animals, particularly bulls and dogs, in densely populated areas.
While municipal bodies across the country have been grappling with the issue of stray animal control, the death of an innocent pedestrian underscores the urgent need for more effective and sustained action.
Locals and social media users have expressed grief over the incident, along with mounting frustration over the lack of measures to curb stray animal-related accidents in urban areas.