Archive · 1 Nov 2025
Surat Man and Son Arrested for Allegedly Beating Stray Dog
In Surat, Gujarat, a man and his son have been arrested because they allegedly hurt a stray dog.
A nurse who lives in the same neighborhood takes care of the dog, whose name is Rani.
She told the police that the man and his son beat Rani with wooden sticks.
The nurse said that some people in the society don't like the stray dog being there.
The dog was taken to a hospital and is now recovering.
The police are looking into the situation and might talk to others in the society, including the president.
A man and his son were arrested in Surat, Gujarat, for allegedly beating a stray dog.
The complaint was filed by a nurse who regularly cares for the dog, named Rani.
The accused, Dashrat Patel and his son Milan Patel, allegedly used wooden sticks to beat the dog.
The injured dog was taken to a pet hospital and has since been discharged and is being cared for.
The arrests were made under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
- Who
- Dashrat Patel and his son Milan Patel were arrested. Manisha Gohil, a nurse, filed the complaint.
- What
- A man and his son were arrested for allegedly beating and injuring a stray dog.
- When
- The incident occurred a few days before the complaint was filed on Thursday. The arrest was reported on Saturday.
- Where
- Shivani residential society on Kosad Road in Amroli, Surat city, Gujarat.
- Why
- The dog, named Rani, was allegedly beaten after some new residents of the society became against its presence. The complainant regularly provided food and care to the dog.
- Location
- Surat, Gujarat
- Accused
- Dashrat Patel and Milan Patel
- Complainant
- Manisha Gohil (Nurse)
- Victim
- Stray dog named Rani
- Charges
- Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act section 11(1)(a)
- Society Name
- Shivani residential society