Woman animal rights activist assault guard for attack on stray dog in west Delhi, probe on

A woman animal rights activist allegedly assaulted a security guard on Monday in west Delhi, following a dispute over the alleged beating of a stray dog.

Videos showing the incident quickly made rounds of social media, as netizens brought forward perspectives.

PTI reported that Tarun Ghai, who is a resident of Ramesh Nagar, filed a complaint at Kirti Nagar police station on May 8. His complaint alleged that a security guard, identified as Vinod Paswan, had assaulted a stray dog with an iron rod at J Block of Kirti Nagar the previous evening.

The complainant further claimed that the animal was badly injured and was taken to a private veterinary doctor before being shifted to Najafgarh for treatment, PTI said, quoting officials.

"However, the dog died later. During the enquiry, police came to know that the injured stray dog was treated at a veterinary facility, though the hospital concerned has not yet intimated the local police regarding the animal's death," police informed in a statement.

An official said that a woman, who claimed to be an animal activist, reportedly assaulted the guard outside the police station premises during the course of the matter.

However, no formal complaint has so far been filed by the guard in connection with the alleged assault, the officer said.

"Both incidents are being examined. Suitable legal action will be taken after an enquiry," he added.