Barking Dispute Escalates to Assault in Thane

In Thane, Maharashtra, a dispute over a barking dog led to the alleged assault and molestation of a woman and her elderly mother. The altercation began when Gautam, angered by the barking, attacked the pet. The situation intensified, resulting in charges under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

A routine neighborhood disturbance over a barking dog spiraled out of control in Thane city, Maharashtra, leading to a serious altercation that left a woman and her mother assaulted. The troubling events unfolded Wednesday afternoon in Kasarvadavli when a man, identified as Gautam, allegedly took aim at an innocent pet.

The shocking incident began as Gautam, 25, frustrated by the barking of his neighbor's dog, grabbed a stone to threaten the animal. This provoked a confrontation with the pet owner's 64-year-old mother, who chastised him for his aggressive behavior.

As tensions boiled over, Gautam, along with his mother Maya and another woman named Nayana Thapar, escalated the situation into physical violence against the victims. They allegedly attacked the two women and molested one by tearing her dress. Local police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

(With inputs from agencies.)