Dog Dispute Escalates to Family Clash in Thane

In Bhiwandi, Thane district, a clash erupted between two families after a dog defecated in a neighbor's courtyard. The altercation, involving six injured family members, led to the arrest of Omprakash Rao for assault with a wooden stick.

A minor incident involving a pet dog turned into a violent confrontation between two families in Bhiwandi, located in Thane district, officials reported on Friday.

The controversy erupted on Thursday at 11:30 am in Gayatri Nagar, Nagaon, when a dog belonging to Daya Suresh Chavan defecated in the courtyard of neighbor Omprakash Rao.

The altercation escalated when Rao's family verbally abused Chavan's sister-in-law. The situation worsened, resulting in Rao assaulting multiple Chavan family members with a wooden stick. Rao and his family are facing legal action, with Rao under arrest.

(With inputs from agencies.)