In Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, police resolved a buffalo ownership dispute by releasing the animal on the road to choose its owner.

In Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, a buffalo ownership dispute was resolved unconventionally when police released the animal on the road, allowing it to choose its owner by following one of the claimants home. The buffalo returned to Nandlal, the original owner, resolving the dispute. This innovative approach was implemented by the SHO of Maheshganj police station after a panchayat failed to reach a decision.