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A viral video from Kalyanpur, Uttar Pradesh shows a cow viciously attacking an elderly man, leaving him critically injured and sparking outrage and calls for better animal control.

Screengrab of the viral video. (X)
A shocking incident from Uttar Pradesh’s Kalyanpur has gone viral on social media, showing a cow viciously attacking an elderly man in the middle of the road. The disturbing footage captures the animal chasing the man and knocking him down repeatedly, leaving him severely injured.
According to local reports, the victim sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where his condition remains critical, NDTV reported. The video shows that the attack created panic among passersby, some of whom tried to intervene but were forced to stay back due to the cow’s aggression.
The elderly were seriously injured by a cow attack in Kalyanpur, Kanpur. The cow attacked the elderly with horns. Locals rescued the elderly with great effort. The elderly have been admitted to the hospital for treatment. The incident was captured in CCTV camera.@nagarnigamknp#Kanpur pic.twitter.com/7SoFjp1CsU– Shyam Tiwari (@shyamtiwariknp) September 18, 2025
The viral clip has sparked outrage online, with many calling for better animal control measures and swift action to prevent such attacks in the future.
The viral video has triggered a flood of reactions online, with many users expressing disbelief and concern over the ferocity of the attack.
“What revenge is the cow taking?” one of the users commented. “Cows are usually gentle animals, and speculated that the elderly man might have provoked it unintentionally,” added the other.
“The investigation should be done by a reliable investigation agency. Why was the old man attacked?” the third one commented.
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Uttar Pradesh, India, India
September 18, 2025, 22:38 is
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