In a shocking incident, a 45-year-old theatre actor was arrested after he killed a live pig on the stage, ripped its stomach and ate its raw meat while playing the role of a demon in Ramayana in Ganjam district of the Indian state of Odisha. 
The incident caused statewide outrage and the issue was also raised in the assembly on Monday (Dec 2), where it was condemned. 
The horrible incident was also criticised by political figures and animal righ…

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Actor playing demon in theatrical Ramayana kills a live pig, devours its raw meat

The incident occurred on November 24 under the Hinjili block but gained public attention later when visuals of the act surfaced online and went viral. The shocking footage sparked widespread outrage

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Odisha stage actor held for killing pig during performance, eating its raw meat

The actor was playing the role of a demon in the Ramayana play and killed a live pig on stage, which sparked statewide outrage.

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Odisha Shocker: Theatre Actor In Ramayana Play Kills Live Pig On Stage, Eats Raw Meat

A 45-year-old theatre actor playing the role of a demon in Ramayana was arrested after he ripped the stomach of a live pig on stage and ate its meat in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said. The incident sparked a statewide outrage and was condemned in the assembly on Monday. Besides the actor, identified as Bimbadhar Gouda, one of the organisers of the play that took place in Ralab village in Hinjili police station area on November 24 was also …

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Actor Playing Demon In Ramayana Play Kills Pig On Stage, Eats Raw Meat In Odisha

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Videos of the act went viral on social media, drawing widespread criticism from animal rights activists and political leaders. Ruling BJP legislators Babu Singh and Sanatan Bijuli strongly condemned the incident in the Odisha assembly, calling for strict action against the perpetrators.

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Actor playing character in Ramayana kills pig on stage, eats raw meat in Odisha

The incident, which left everyone in shock, sparked a statewide outrage. It was also condemned in the Odisha Assembly.

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Odisha shocker: Actor playing demon in Ramayana kills pig on stage, eats its raw meat in full public view

A 45-year-old actor was arrested in Odisha after killing a pig and eating the raw meat on stage during a 'Ramayana' performance, sparking outrage across the state. The incident led to widespread condemnation and arrests for animal cruelty.

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Odisha: Theatre actor playing demon in 'Ramayana' arrested for killing pig on stage, eating raw meat

Berhampur: In an inhumane incident, a group of actors reportedly killed a pig by biting and allegedly consumed some meat on the stage during a theatrical rendition of the epic ‘Ramayana’ in Odisha’s Ganjam district recently. According to reports, the traditional enactment of the Ramayana was held at Ralaba village under Hinjili block of the district on the night of November 24 during which some actors killed the pig and allegedly ate the meat wh…

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Inhumane! Odisha actors kill pig by biting, consume meat on stage during cultural performance

Berhampur: The Hinjili police have arrested a Jatra artiste on charges of killing a pig and consuming its meat during a stage performance at Ralaba village in Odisha's Ganjam district. The accused, Bimbadhar Gouda, reportedly portrayed a demon in a Ramayana-themed play. Using a knife, he butchered a pig on the stage in front of the audience and ate the meat of the animal. The incident sparked outrage after a video of the inhumane act went viral …

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Ganjam: Jatra artiste arrested for killing pig on stage, consuming raw meat

A group of villagers organized the theater on the occasion of Kanjianal Yatra. (Representative) Bhubaneswar: A 45-year-old theater actor who played the role of a demon in Ramayana was arrested after he tore open the stomach of a live pig on stage and ate its meat in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said. The incident sparked […]

Actor playing demon in theatrical Ramayana kills a live pig, devours its raw meat

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