Appalling! Kolkata man held for raping street dog
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In an appalling case, a man was arrested in Kolkata for raping a street dog inside his residence Sunday.
A couple of men passing by saw the accused luring the she-dog and sensed something was fishy. After following him to his house, they broke open a window and caught the man in the stomach-churning act.
The dog was sent to a veterinary hospital later.
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Mahato had tied the dog's mouth with a rope: Activist
Kamlesh Mahato, the accused, hailed from Bihar and worked as a laborer in a paper manufacturing unit. He stayed in staff quarters in Patipukur, Lake Town.
Sunday around 9PM, one Prantik Chatterjee, who runs an NGO in Barisha, and his friends were passing by that area when they spotted an inebriated Mahato with the dog.
When he was caught, the dog's mouth was tied.
Arrest
Doctors at Belgachia Veterinary Hospital confirmed sexual abuse
Mahato managed to escape, but after Chatterjee and his friends lodged a complaint, he was arrested within hours.
The hurt animal was also sent to Belgachia Veterinary Hospital, where veterinarians confirmed sexual abuse.
A case under Section 377 (voluntarily having carnal intercourse against the order of nature) was registered.
If proven guilty, he may be jailed for life.
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He has indulged in sex acts with dogs earlier too
He was presented in Barasat court yesterday. Cops said Mahato is married with three children, who were visiting their hometown to attend a marriage. He has apparently confessed to having indulged in sexual intercourse with street dogs earlier as well. Neighbors confirmed his claims.