31-year-old caretaker held for sexually abusing two pet dogs in Mumbai flat

The accused had been hired temporarily by the pet owner while their regular worker was on leave. Representational Image

Amboli police have arrested a 31-year-old caretaker for allegedly sexually abusing two pet female dogs at a flat in Andheri West after deliberately changing the angle of CCTV cameras.

The accused, identified as Ranjan Shah, had been hired temporarily by the pet owner while their regular worker was on leave. The complainant, who has owned the dogs for three years, was in Delhi when the incident occurred.

CCTV clue

Around midnight on April 7, the owner checked the house CCTV feed and noticed the camera angle in the hall had been altered. Suspicion grew after observing the unusual behaviour of the dogs. A neighbour, along with a woman known to the complainant and the owner's fiancé, rushed to the flat.

Confession and case

"When confronted, the accused initially gave evasive replies, claiming he was merely playing with the dogs. However, upon further questioning, he allegedly confessed to touching the smaller dog's private parts with his finger and sexually assaulting the bigger dog," a police officer said.

The accused has been booked under Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. "He has been taken into custody, and further investigation is underway," police said.