The recent shocking incident in Kerala which involved the death of a pregnant elephant and her unborn baby after a dastardly act by locals led to an uproar on social media and the internet.

Various Indian sportspersons led by India cricket captain Virat Kohli took to social media to express shock over the inhuman incident where a pregnant elephant allegedly ate pineapple stuffed with firecrackers in Kerala. "Appalled to hear about what happened in Kerala. Let's treat our animals with love and bring an end to these cowardly acts," Virat took to Twitter and said.