Stuffing puppies in sacks and releasing them on an official’s table is not a protest. It’s cheap gimmickry. Yuva Sena (UBT) workers used helpless animals for quick fame and engagement hunting. Their stunt is cruel, reprehensible, and indefensible. This is no way to seek accountability or raise public safety concerns.
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