New Delhi, March 24 -- A video from China's Jiangsu province has gone viral. It shows a man riding a modified electric bicycle powered by his pet golden retriever.

The clip, filmed on 16 March by another rider, shows the dog running under the bicycle's seat. The pet is muzzled and held by reins. The man is also seen holding a stick, which he appeared to use to whip the animal, according to the South China Morning Post.

The video sparked widespread outrage online. Many viewers accused the man of animal abuse.

Local traffic police tracked down the man and stopped him. But, he was only issued an advisory and educated on the issue due to his age.

The action was taken under a regulation that bans illegally modified vehicles on public roads...