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Crime
Man Arrested for Unleashing Pitbull on 70-Year-Old Neighbor in Aldona, Goa
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 10:01 AM
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Police in Aldona, Goa, detained a man after he released a pitbull that attacked his 70-year-old neighbor.
Police in the coastal town of Aldona, Goa, arrested a resident after he allegedly set a pitbull loose on his elderly neighbour. The suspect was taken into custody shortly after the incident was reported.
The victim, a 70-year-old man, was attacked by the dog when it was released in the vicinity of his home. Neighbours intervened and called emergency services, prompting a swift police response.
Authorities confirmed that the man has been charged under local animal‑control and assault provisions, and the investigation remains ongoing to determine the motive behind the attack.
The victim, a 70-year-old man, was attacked by the dog when it was released in the vicinity of his home. Neighbours intervened and called emergency services, prompting a swift police response.
Authorities confirmed that the man has been charged under local animal‑control and assault provisions, and the investigation remains ongoing to determine the motive behind the attack.