Biological test for animal ownership: DNA test ordered to settle fight between 2 villages over temple buffalo in Karnataka

A temple buffalo is at the center of a village dispute in Davanagere. Police are conducting a DNA test to resolve the ownership issue. The buffalo was dedicated to a deity eight years ago. It was recently found in another village. Villagers cite the buffalo's age and offspring as evidence. The buffalo remains in police custody pending test results.

Biological test for animal ownership: DNA test ordered to settle fight between 2 villages over temple buffalo in Karnataka
A temple buffalo is at the center of a village dispute in Davanagere. Police are conducting a DNA test to resolve the ownership issue. The buffalo was dedicated to a deity eight years ago. It was recently found in another village. Villagers cite the buffalo's age and offspring as evidence. The buffalo remains in police custody pending test results.