The accused was booked under section 289 (negligent conduct with respect to animal) of the Indian Penal Code.
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The Navi Mumbai police booked a 36-year-old woman after her dog allegedly attacked and injured a three-year-old girl. Police officials said the incident took place on Monday evening when victim Pratiksha Shinde was on her way to a shop with her mother Swati Shinde (23). At the same time, accused Christina Joseph had also stepped out to take her two dogs for a walk.
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Speaking to Hindustan Times, Sanjay Savle, sub-inspector from Vashi police station, said, "One of the dogs managed to free himself from her grip, ran towards the girl and attacked her. The girl suffered injuries on her abdomen. The mother managed to rescue her and took her to civic hospital in Vashi. She was discharged after a few hours."
SI Savle added, "Her mother later approached us and registered a complaint against the accused. We have booked the accused under Section 289 (negligent conduct with respect to animal) of the Indian Penal Code and are investigating the matter."
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