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Donkey meat consumption in AP rising as 'aphrodisiac, healer' 

Donkey meat consumption in AP rising as 'aphrodisiac, healer'

Authorities in Andhra Pradesh are probing the alleged consumption of donkey meat by some people, believing in myths that it will heal back pain and asthma as well as work as an aphrodisiac.

"Donkey meat is mostly being consumed in the districts of Prakasam, Krishna, West Godavari and Guntur," animal welfare activist Gopal R. Surabathula told IANS.

He said the meat is on sale every Thursday and Sunday, where even some well-educated folks could be found buying it. At least 100 donkeys are believed to be slaughtered on these occasions.

Saying that the stocks of donkeys have depleted in AP, he said that the people engaging in this trade are sourcing the animals from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.

However, Surabathula said that many animal lovers have lodged cases on this illegal trade, leading to vigil on donkey transportation from other states intensifying.

"I have disguised myself and am in touch with the traders," said Surabathula as he highlighted that a kilogram of donkey meat is being sold at around Rs 600 and being relished by interested people from all communities.

According to the animal rights activist, the habit of eating donkey meat was believed to have originated from Stuartpuram in Prakasam district, which was notorious a hub of thieves at one time.

There was a myth that drinking donkey blood and running for a longtime would enhance the sprinting potential of an individual and that thieves from this place used to indulge in this practice.

In fact, a few negative characters in the recently released Tollywood hit movie, Krack, starring actor Ravi Teja and Shruti Hasan, were also depicted drinking donkey blood and sprinting.

According to Surabathula, some fishermen are also believed to drink donkey blood before going to fish in the Bay of Bengal sea off Vetapalem village coast in Prakasam district.

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