A man was arrested by the Navi Mumbai and Panvel police in Maharashtra on 22 August for allegedly raping a female stray dog in Kharagar.

Animal Activist, Vijay Rangare filed a First Information Report (FIR) at the local police station with the help of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India.

According to PETA, the alleged perpetrator is thought to be a repeat offender who may have previously sexually abused other animals as well.