There was a stir in the Pushkar Animal Fair of Ajmer due to the rumor spread that a buffalo worth Rs 21 crore had died. However, the Animal Husbandry Department clarified that the buffalo is completely healthy and alive. There was an uproar due to false news spread on social media.
There was chaos in Rajasthan’s internationally famous Pushkar Animal Fair on Friday, when the news spread rapidly on social media that a buffalo worth Rs 21 crore that had come to the fair had died. Within a few hours, this false information spread like wildfire and both the cattle herders and the spectators present at the fair were shocked. However, now the truth has come out, that buffalo worth crores is completely healthy and alive.
Wrong news spread on social media increased panic
Some people present at the fair shared a video of the treatment of a sick buffalo on social media, which people wrongly linked to the buffalo worth Rs 21 crore. Within no time the message “Buffalo worth Rs 21 crore died” went viral. Some local channels and social media pages also ran the news without confirmation. This created an atmosphere of panic among the cattle herders. Many spectators reached the stall where the buffalo was present, so that they could see for themselves what was the matter.
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Animal Husbandry Department clarified: “The buffalo is completely healthy”
According to the news of News 18 Rajasthan, seeing the situation worsening, the team of Animal Husbandry Department reached the spot. After investigation, the officials said that the buffalo worth crores is absolutely fine. The department appealed to the people not to pay attention to any rumors and enjoy the tradition and grandeur of Pushkar Fair.
The owner said, “I was a little tired, now I am absolutely fine.”
The buffalo owner also spoke to the media and said, “Our buffalo did not have any kind of problem. Due to the travel and exhibition, he was given some rest. Now he is completely healthy and is present in the fair itself.” He also said that legal action will be taken against those spreading false news so that such rumors do not spread in future.
Animals worth crores became the pride of the fair.
Pushkar Cattle Fair has always been the center of attraction for cattle herders from across the country. This time hundreds of precious animals have reached the fair from Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Many cattle farmers have brought their animals in air-conditioned trailers so that they do not face any kind of inconvenience. This year’s fair is not only a confluence of trade and tradition, but also a reminder of the power and responsibility of social media.
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