A Muslim man has been arrested after he allegedly killed a rat under his bike and the video of the incident went viral on social media, Muslim Mirror reported.
The incident reportedly took place in Mamura Sector 66, Noida, and the accused has been identified as Janul, who runs a Biryani shop in the area.
The video shows a man, later identified as Janul, deliberately running over the innocent rat with his bike near his Biryani shop in Mamura village.
Following the circulation of the video, the Noida Police sprung into action and registered a case against four individuals believed to be involved in the act. One suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
The police investigation revealed that the accused, Janul, was behind the killing of the rat and subsequently fled the scene.
The authorities filed a 30-page charge sheet, levelling accusations against Janul for causing harm to an animal, as stipulated under Section 11 and Section 29 of animal protection laws.
The accused was apprehended from his residence in Mamura village. He was subsequently taken into custody and is now facing charges in connection with the case.