Mumbai, February 6: A 40-year-old man was booked by the Mumbai Police for allegedly sexually abusing a female stray dog in the Kandivali West area. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage among local residents and animal welfare activists, took place in a secluded spot near a drain in the Charkop neighborhood. The accused was apprehended following a dramatic pursuit that required the assistance of the Mumbai Fire Brigade to extract him from a narrow drainage pipe.

The matter came to light when local residents spotted the man engaging in the act and raised an alarm. Attempting to evade the gathering crowd, the suspect jumped into a nearby open drain and crawled into a pipe to hide. Concerned citizens immediately alerted the local police and animal rights volunteers, who remained at the spot until authorities arrived to ensure the suspect did not escape. Bestiality Case in Thane: Man Has Sex With Stray Dog in Wagle Estate in Maharashtra, Case Registered.

Man Allegedly Rapes Stray Dog in Kandivali

Man Booked for Allegedly Raping Stray Dog in Mumbai’s Kandivali

Because the suspect was wedged deep inside the drainage system, the Mumbai Fire Brigade was called to the scene. Firefighters used specialised equipment and ropes to safely pull the man out of the drain while a large crowd watched. A video of the rescue and subsequent arrest has since circulated widely on social media platforms.

Following his extraction, the suspect was handed over to the Charkop police. He was reportedly in an inebriated state at the time of the incident and sustained minor injuries during his attempt to hide in the sewage system. Mumbai Horror: DNA Test Identifies Father As Rapist of His Speech-Impaired Daughter.

The Charkop police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the individual under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. If convicted, the accused could face significant jail time and fines for his actions against the animal.

The stray dog involved in the incident was rescued by a local animal welfare NGO. According to volunteers, the dog was taken to a veterinary hospital for a medical examination and forensic sampling to solidify the case against the accused. The animal is currently being monitored for physical trauma and internal injuries.

Animal rights activists in Mumbai have expressed deep concern over the recurring nature of such incidents in the city. Representatives from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India and local feeders have called for stricter enforcement of animal protection laws and faster judicial proceedings in cases of sexual violence against animals.

"This is not just an act of cruelty against an animal; it is a sign of deep psychological disturbance that poses a threat to society," said an animal welfare volunteer present at the site. The police have recorded the statements of the eyewitnesses who first spotted the crime to ensure a strong legal standing during the trial.

The accused is currently in police custody. The police are also investigating if the man has a history of similar offenses in the suburban area. Security in the vicinity of the Charkop drains has been temporarily increased to prevent further incidents of trespassing or animal abuse.

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