Two pet dogs mowed down by a speeding car, pet owner complains to police

A pet owner Austin had complained to Rathinapuri police when his two pet dogs were mowed down by a speeding car. Austin was walking his dogs when the accident took place in Rathinapuri. The two pet dogs died on the spot.


Coimbatore: A pet owner Austin had complained to Rathinapuri police, when his two dogs were mowed down by a speeding car. Austin was walking his dogs when the accident took place in Rathinapuri. The two pet dogs died on the spot.

Following this, Austin lodged a complaint with the Rathinapuri police station. The police had registered a case under Section 429 of IPC against Prabhu, a resident of Rathinapuri area, who was driving the car on the car and are investigating.

According to legal sources, cases under this section may attract a jail term of up to 5 years and a fine.

Austin's family members are deeply saddened by the death of two pet dogs in the accident.

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