Baghpat (Uttar Pradesh): In a shocking incident that surfaced in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district on Wednesday, a pet pitbull was unleashed on a disabled youth after locking him inside a room.
The youth, identified as Anil, sustained severe injuries and was taken to a local hospital that later referred him to Delhi for specialised treatment. Based on the family's complaint, one person has been arrested and search is on for others, police said.
The incident took place in Khekra area of the district. The youth's family told police that on Wednesday morning, Satish, Anuj and their companion called Anil, who was at a Ganesh pandal, and locked him in a room. Then, they unleashed their pet pitbull inside the room, they alleged.
They complained that Anil sustained bite marks and scratches on his legs and face. Anil remained locked inside the room for about half an hour, they added.
On hearing a commotion, Anil's family members along with the neighbours reached the spot and rescued him. Anil was found bleeding profusely and was admitted to the local hospital. After this, the family members informed the police.
Seeing the condition of the youth, doctors here referred him to a hospital in Delhi. One of the accused Satish has been arrested and rest of the accused are being searched, police said.
The family has demanded strict action against the accused.
CO Preeta Singh said a pitbull had been unleased on a disabled youth named Anil. "The dog has injured Anil and a case has been registered at Khekra police station in this regard. Satish has been arrested and search is on for others," Singh said.
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