Team Goemkarponn
ALDONA: A 70-year-old senior citizen was allegedly assaulted with a metal mop handle and attacked by a Pitbull following a dispute over a dog’s barking at Khoirut, Aldona, in the late hours of November 11.
According to the complaint lodged by Sushant Atchut Shirodkar, 52, a self-employed resident of Golna, Pomburpa, the incident occurred at around 11 pm on November 11 at Khoirut, Aldona.
The accused, identified as Rahul Kerkar, a resident of Khoirut, allegedly picked a quarrel with the complainant’s brother, Pradeep Atchut Shirodkar, 70, who is also his neighbour, over an issue concerning the barking of a dog.
During the altercation, the accused allegedly abused the senior citizen using filthy language and assaulted him with a metal mop handle (pipe).
In a further disturbing turn, the accused allegedly deliberately set his Pitbull dog upon the elderly man, following which the animal attacked and bit him, causing severe bodily injuries.
The complaint was registered on November 12 at 9.58 am. PSI Amey Naik is investigating the case.
