Tragic Incident: Pet Dog's Fall from Terrace Claims Life of Four-Year-Old in Maharashtra

A four-year-old girl in Thane, Maharashtra, died after a pet dog fell on her from a building terrace. Police have arrested the dog's owner and are searching for three more involved in the incident. A case has been registered under section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Thane | Updated: 13-08-2024 12:39 IST | Created: 13-08-2024 12:39 IST
Tragic Incident: Pet Dog's Fall from Terrace Claims Life of Four-Year-Old in Maharashtra
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A heart-wrenching incident unfolded in Thane, Maharashtra, where a four-year-old girl tragically lost her life after a pet dog fell on her from the terrace of a building.

The police swiftly moved into action, arresting the pet owner involved in the fatal incident on August 6. The authorities are currently on the lookout for three additional suspects, including the owner's father and siblings, who were allegedly involved in breeding dogs.

The young girl, while walking with her mother, suffered severe injuries from the canine's fall and was rushed to a hospital, where she was unfortunately declared dead. Police have registered a case under section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita. Ongoing investigations are probing if the accused had proper licenses for breeding.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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