Naxalbari, 04th February: A stray dog was allegedly attacked with a sharp weapon in Kumar Singh Jote, Naxalbari, leaving one of its eyes severely injured.
According to reports, the incident occurred on Monday after the stray dog took a chicken belonging to a local resident, Manjay Singha. Following this, Singha allegedly beat the dog with a sharp weapon, causing serious injuries. Locals discovered the dog in a bloody state and confronted Singha, who admitted to hitting the dog.
Angry residents filed a written complaint at the Naxalbari police station, condemning the act and demanding strict action against the accused.
In his defense, Manjay Singha stated that the dog had taken his hen, and he threw stones at it, but the dog got injured after hitting something sharp.
Police have launched an investigation into the entire incident.