Man arrested for killing, eating neighbour’s dog in Guwahati

Police in Assam’s Guwahati have arrested a man for allegedly stealing a neighbour’s pet dog and eating its meat after killing it, officials said on Friday.

Updated on: Jul 5, 2019, 16:44:32 IST

HIndustan Times, Guwahati | By Utpal Parashar

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Police in Assam’s Guwahati have arrested a man for allegedly stealing a neighbour’s pet dog and eating its meat after killing it, officials said on Friday.

A case under section 429 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for killing an animal and 379 for theft has been registered and further investigations are on. (File photo)

The incident took place at Hatigaon locality on Wednesday night. Police have arrested the man from Manipur, who was staying at a rented accommodation in the city, on the same night based on a complaint by the dog’s owner.

“On Wednesday night, we received a complaint from a lady called Simran Kumari, a resident of Brindaban Path, alleging that her pet dog had been stolen by a neighbour,” said inspector Ratan Das of Hatigaon police station.

A police team reached the man’s house and found that he and a few others were preparing and eating suspected dog meat. Four of them were brought to the police station for interrogation.

“We have arrested the youth who had rented the place and is accused of stealing and killing the dog. The three others, who had come from Manipur to appear for an exam, have been released,” said Das.

A case under section 429 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for killing an animal and 379 for theft has been registered and further investigations are on.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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