In a shocking case of animal cruelty, Greater Noida police on Friday arrested a 40-year-old man for allegedly assaulting a dog and dragging it behind his SUV for nearly seven kilometres. The incident took place late Wednesday night in Dankaur, sparking outrage among animal lovers and residents.
Dog Barked, Child Slipped
The accused, Amit Sharma, a resident of Nai Basti and owner of a medical shop, reportedly acted out after a German Shepherd barked at his 10-year-old son. The child, startled, slipped and sustained injuries. However, Sharma didn’t file any complaint. Instead, he decided to take matters into his own hands.
Brutal Assault and Road Dragging
“After investigation, we found that Sharma assaulted the dog and tied it to his Scorpio, dragging it along the road. Based on the owner’s complaint, we registered a case under Sections 325 and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Animal Cruelty Act. The accused was arrested on Friday,” said Greater Noida additional deputy commissioner of police Sudhir Kumar.
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The dog’s owner, Sobha Rani, recounted the traumatic moment. “When he returned home, the child told his family the dog had bitten him. Sharma became furious and stormed out with a stick. He first assaulted Sandy with the stick and tied him to his SUV,” she said.
“He Forced Me Into the Car”
As Sharma began to drive with the dog tied to the vehicle, Rani chased the SUV, pleading with him to stop.
“After driving for some distance, he stopped and forced me into the car before speeding away. He eventually entered the Buddh International Circuit, where he released the dog and dropped me back home,” she said.
Dog Suffered Injuries, Fractured Leg
Sandy, the four-year-old German Shepherd, sustained injuries to its legs and a fractured bone. Rani’s husband, Sudhir Indoria, rushed to the scene and took the dog to a hospital. “The distance between our house and where he left the dog is about seven kilometres. Sandy’s condition is now stable,” he confirmed.
The disturbing case has raised questions about public awareness of animal rights and the need for stricter enforcement of cruelty laws.
