Canine Commotion: Neighborly Dispute in Thane Over Escaped Pet Dog

In Maharashtra's Thane district, a pet dog's escape from its caretaker's premises led to a heated altercation between neighbors. Both families filed police complaints, resulting in registered FIRs under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Damage to property and insults further intensified the situation.

In Maharashtra's Thane district, an escaped pet dog sparked a heated altercation between two neighbors, according to police reports on Thursday. The incident unfolded on Tuesday in Ambernath, leading both families to lodge complaints against each other.

The canine, left with a family for care by their relatives, managed to slip into a neighbor's house, provoking an immediate confrontation. Assistant Police Inspector Srirang Gosavi noted that the neighbor questioned the caretakers’ ability to manage the dog.

The dispute quickly escalated, culminating in property damage and verbal insults. Following the incident, both parties filed cross-complaints, and FIRs were registered under sections 115(2), 324(4), and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

(With inputs from agencies.)