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Telangana YouTuber Arrested After FIR for Viral Peacock Curry Video

Aug 12, 2024, 05:43 AM

A YouTuber from Telangana, Kodam Pranay Kumar, has been arrested after posting a controversial video demonstrating how to cook peacock curry. The video, titled 'Traditional Peacock Curry Recipe,' went viral, leading to widespread outrage from animal rights activists and the general public. The peacock, being India's national bird, is protected under wildlife laws, prompting forest officials to take legal action against Kumar. Authorities have seized the curry and sent it for laboratory testing as part of their investigation. An FIR was filed in Sircilla.