KASARAGOD: A man has been arrested in a case of sexually abusing and killing a pregnant goat. Police have intensified the search for two other accused. The man in police custody has been identified as Senthil, a native of Tamil Nadu.

The vicious incident took place last night. A four months pregnant goat raised in a hotel in Kottacherry in Kanhangad was subjected to unnatural sexual abuse by three, including Senthil. Senthil is an employee at this said hotel. The three were seen abusing the goat as other workers came after hearing the goat's cry at around 1.30 am yesterday. Two of them managed to escape but Senthil was apprehended by other employees and handed over to the police.

Police have intensified their search for the two fugitives. Police said a case has been registered against the accused under various sections of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and various sections of the Indian Penal Code.