Maharashtra: Two detained for beating dog at pet clinic in Thane

Video grab of the incident

Two individuals have been detained by the Chitalsar Manpada Police after a pet dog was brutally beaten at a pet clinic in Thane district of Maharashtra, an official said.

The incident came to light when a video capturing the abuse went viral on social media platforms, prompting widespread condemnation from animal activists across the country. The Thane Police later swung into action and detained two suspects.

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"The incident allegedly took place at Vetic Pet Clinic in Manpada," a police official said on Tuesday.

The video, widely circulated on social media, caught the attention of vigilant animal activists who promptly approached the The Municipal Corporation officer and local police, urging them to take immediate and strict action against the suspects.

Shama Dilip Shirodkar, a 42-year-old veterinary officer in Thane Municipal Corporation, filed the formal complaint. According to Shirodkar, she received a video clip from Indranil Manik Roy, an Animal Welfare officer in Thane district, depicting the horrifying act of animal cruelty. Shirodkar, along with her colleagues, reached Vetic Pet Clinic on Tuesday, around 1 pm, where the incident took place.

The two individuals seen in the video have been identified as Mayur Michael Adhav, 19, a resident of Matunga, and Prashant Gaikwad, 20, a resident of Murbad, an official said.

According to sources, the Chitalsar Manpada police have registered a non-cognizable offense under Section 11(1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. However, animal activists are demanding that the police file a criminal case against the two individuals and ensure strict action is taken to serve justice for the abused pet.

Amar Singh Jadhav, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone 5, Thane, said, "We have detained two people, one was beating the pet dog, and the other was recording the video. We are in the process of filing a complaint and are further investigating the matter. The reason behind the beating is yet unclear and is being investigated."