A 45-year-old man has been arrested by the Malwani Police for allegedly sexually abusing a dog on a pavement in Malad West, Mumbai. The incident took place outside a veterinarian's clinic, and the clinic staff alerted the authorities.
Incident Details
According to a statement from an animal handler at the clinic, the incident occurred late on April 26. The clinic was crowded at the time. A local resident, Ruksana Shaikh, had visited the clinic with her pet cat for treatment. Around 11:30 pm, Shaikh left the clinic with her cat. Suddenly, the animal handler heard Shaikh raise an alarm. He rushed outside and found Shaikh pointing at a man who was sexually abusing a dog on the pavement. The dog, named Shadow, belonged to a dairy owner whose shop was nearby.
Confrontation and Arrest
Shaikh and the animal handler confronted the man, but he yelled at them, claiming the dog did not belong to them. The dog was yelping in pain. The clinic staff then contacted the dairy owner and called the police emergency helpline '100.' Police arrived at the scene and took the man into custody. He was identified as Naresh Chandulkar, a resident of Hanuman Tekdi in Malad East. He has been booked under provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
The case highlights the importance of vigilance against animal cruelty. The police have urged citizens to report any such incidents immediately.
