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Andheri Dog Attack: Owner Booked After Pet Bites Boy
1 Sep
Summary
- A 31-year-old man was booked after his dog allegedly attacked an 11-year-old boy.
- The incident occurred in a residential complex in Andheri (East) on August 29.
- The boy's father alleged the owner failed to control the dog despite prior complaints.
In Andheri (East), Mumbai, a 31-year-old man, Raganathan Rajgopalan, faces charges after his pet dog allegedly bit an 11-year-old boy on August 29. The incident occurred within a residential complex.
The boy's father, Devang Dilip Shah, filed a complaint alleging that Rajgopalan had negligently failed to control his dog. Shah stated that residents had previously expressed concerns about the dog running towards people, especially children. He further alleged that the dog was not muzzled during the incident.
The child was reportedly bitten on his right thigh while downstairs after lunch. He was taken to Nanavati Hospital for treatment and vaccination. The complaint also named a housekeeping worker, Sumit Solanki, who was allegedly in charge of the dog when it escaped and attacked the boy.
