Tragic Dog Breeding Incident in Thane: Four-Year-Old Girl's Death Sparks Investigation

In Thane, Maharashtra, a four-year-old girl died after a pet dog fell on her from a building terrace. The police have arrested the pet owner and are searching for three more family members involved in breeding dogs. The case is registered under culpable homicide, and investigations are ongoing.

Tragic Dog Breeding Incident in Thane: Four-Year-Old Girl's Death Sparks Investigation
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In a shocking incident in Thane, Maharashtra, a four-year-old girl lost her life after a pet dog fell on her from the terrace of a building. The tragedy occurred more than a week ago, and police efforts continue to trace three additional suspects linked to the incident.

The police arrested the pet owner shortly after the August 6 incident but are still on the lookout for the owner's father and siblings. The family members were allegedly involved in breeding dogs without proper licensing, according to officials.

The young girl was walking with her mother in the Mumbra area when the dog fell from the fifth floor, causing grievous injuries that led to her death. The girl's mother has alleged that the accused intentionally flung the dog from the terrace. The incident has led to a case under section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

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