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Crime
Police Book Goon for Killing Stray Dog in Ambernath, Manhunt Ongoing
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 06:40 AM
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A suspected criminal has been formally charged after a stray dog was killed in Ambernath, prompting police to continue the search for the accused.
Police in Ambernath have registered a case against a local goon after a stray dog was found dead, allegedly killed by the suspect. The accused was apprehended and formally booked under sections relating to animal cruelty, according to a statement released by the Thane district police.
The investigation team said the incident was reported by a resident who witnessed the act and immediately informed authorities. Officers collected forensic evidence from the site and are now pursuing leads to locate the perpetrator, who remains at large.
Animal welfare groups in the region have condemned the act, urging stricter enforcement of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. They have called for heightened public awareness and faster legal action against offenders who target stray animals.
The police have assured the community that the search will continue until the accused is arrested and will pursue the case through the courts to set a deterrent example.
The investigation team said the incident was reported by a resident who witnessed the act and immediately informed authorities. Officers collected forensic evidence from the site and are now pursuing leads to locate the perpetrator, who remains at large.
Animal welfare groups in the region have condemned the act, urging stricter enforcement of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. They have called for heightened public awareness and faster legal action against offenders who target stray animals.
The police have assured the community that the search will continue until the accused is arrested and will pursue the case through the courts to set a deterrent example.