Youth arrested in Pune for raping dog

A case has been registered against the accused under section 377 of Indian Penal Code (IPC), said police

A 24-year-old youth was arrested for allegedly raping a street dog in Ramwadi area of Yerwada. The incident took place on Friday at around 12.05 pm, said police.

The accused is a resident of Ramwadi who hails from Nepal. Police said he came to Pune seeking employment. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

The accused is a resident of Ramwadi who hails from Nepal. Police said he came to Pune seeking employment.

The incident came to light when locals saw the accused forcefully taking a street dog to a public toilet and later it was left out in a bad condition.

“We have filed a first information report (FIR) against the accused under section 377 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and arrested him,” said police sub-inspector Swapnali Gaikwad.