An animal lover allegedly assaulted a security guard in west Delhi following a dispute over the alleged beating of a community dog, police said on Monday.
They said Tarun Ghai, a resident of Ramesh Nagar, lodged a complaint at Kirti Nagar police station on May 8, alleging that a security guard, identified as Vinod Paswan, had assaulted a community dog with an iron rod at J Block of Kirti Nagar the previous evening.
The complainant alleged that the dog was badly injured and was taken to a private veterinary doctor before being shifted to Najafgarh for treatment.
“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 in a statement said.
A police officer said that during the course of the matter, a woman, who claimed to be an animal lover, allegedly assaulted the guard outside the police station premises.
A purported video of the incident went viral on social media platforms in which the woman can be seen slapping the security guard in front of the Kirti Nagar Police station.
In the video, it can be seen that the woman continuously slapping the accused and even used her slippers to thrash him repeatedly. Even a police officer was also seen standing behind.
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 initiated after an enquiry,” he added.
