Tribune News Services

Mohali, November 25

The police have booked owner of a pitbull dog, who poses a threat to residents of Phase VII, Mohali. For the last one year, the dog is kept unchained by its owner. The dog can be found roaming in Phase VII streets.

Residents claim that the pitbull attacked many street dogs, children and old people. The latest victim of the dog is Dr Anil Joshi, who lives opposite to dog owner’s house.

Dr Joshi claimed that he was bitten by the dog on his hand and left leg behind buttock recently. He also claimed that there were four more victims besides him, who were bitten by the pitbull earlier. Dr Joshi got treatment for the dog bite at the Civil Hospital, Phase VI.

“Despite several complaints to the Municipal Corporation and the police no action has been taken against dog owners. The dog is a constant threat to our lives. I have even sent videos of the dog roaming freely in the area to police officials,” said Dr Joshi.

He even complained to the Mohali SSP recently and would likely to go to court if the police failed to take any action, Dr Joshi added.

“I have complained to owner of the dog many times, but no one has paid any heed towards the problem. Instead of controlling the pet, the house owner tells me that the dog will always keep roaming. He even warned me of dire consequences if I went to the police in this regard,” said Dr Joshi.

When talked to the woman, who lives in the house, she said, “We have already called dog squad. They will come tomorrow to catch our dog. It is difficult to control the pet for us too.” She also denied that their dog had attacked many residents.

The Mataur police station Station House Officer, Inspector Rajiv Kumar, said,”We are investigating the whole matter. A raid was conducted at the house of the dog owner to arrest him, but no one was found there. He will be arrested soon.”

Meanwhile, a case was registered this evening on the statement of Dr Joshi against the dog owner, identified as Aman, under Sections 289 (negligent conduct with respect to animal), 323 (punishment for voluntarily causing hurt) and 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation), IPC, at the Mataur police station.