Tension has gripped Bengaluru's Chamarajapet after miscreants cut the udders of three cows in Vinayakanagar. Residents staged a protest demanding action, suspecting the act as a retaliation against previous demonstrations. Police are investigating and the cows are now out of danger. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured legal action against the offenders.
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