A disturbing case of animal cruelty has emerged from Navi Mumbai's Kopar Khairane residential area, where a 16-year-old stray dog, roughly equivalent in age to an 80-year-old human was brutally assaulted by a man using a heavy wooden plank. The helpless dog was left injured and visibly shaken until a team of animal rescuers arrived and intervened.
The video of the incident was originally shared on Instagram by one of the rescuers, Mohammed Raiz. In it, the young man can be seen repeatedly striking the defenseless animal with a thick stick of plywood. The footage quickly went viral, sparking widespread outrage across social media platforms.
In his post, Raiz wrote: "Hats off to PFA’s brave warriors for standing up for the voiceless!"
The rescue operation was carried out by the People for Animals (PFA) Mumbai Unit 2, led by Vijay Rangare. The team comprising Mohammed Raiz, Aditya, Tarun and Sanket Bhatt acted swiftly, tracked down the accused and confronted him directly. Due to their quick response, the dog was rescued and is now safe.
In a follow-up post, Raiz also revealed that the accused’s mother had allegedly provoked her son to commit the act. Shockingly, she reportedly justified the cruelty and even claimed they would repeat it if necessary.
The video has garnered over 77.9K views on social media. Reactions have been overwhelmingly critical of the attack.
Reacting to the video one user commented, “Please give him the same treatment he gave to the poor dog.” “So much he beat the dog… please tell me, is the dog okay?” commented another concerned netizen.
The situation escalated further when a crowd confronted the man in public. He was thrashed by locals, including a woman who beat him with her slippers in the middle of the road, shaming him for attacking an innocent animal.
Giving an update about the condition of dog, the official page of Street Dogs of Bombay posted: "The senior dog who was badly beaten is now safe. He’s getting better, thanks to Dr. Kartik Iyer and his kind team. They are giving him all the care, love, and attention he needs. We’re hopeful he will soon go back to his usual spot at his little home on the street."
The video of the incident was originally shared on Instagram by one of the rescuers, Mohammed Raiz. In it, the young man can be seen repeatedly striking the defenseless animal with a thick stick of plywood. The footage quickly went viral, sparking widespread outrage across social media platforms.
In his post, Raiz wrote: "Hats off to PFA’s brave warriors for standing up for the voiceless!"
(Action-Reaction Kinda Kalesh) A Guy attacks on Street Dog with Stick, Got thrashed by a Group later
— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) August 4, 2025
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The rescue operation was carried out by the People for Animals (PFA) Mumbai Unit 2, led by Vijay Rangare. The team comprising Mohammed Raiz, Aditya, Tarun and Sanket Bhatt acted swiftly, tracked down the accused and confronted him directly. Due to their quick response, the dog was rescued and is now safe.
In a follow-up post, Raiz also revealed that the accused’s mother had allegedly provoked her son to commit the act. Shockingly, she reportedly justified the cruelty and even claimed they would repeat it if necessary.
The video has garnered over 77.9K views on social media. Reactions have been overwhelmingly critical of the attack.
Reacting to the video one user commented, “Please give him the same treatment he gave to the poor dog.” “So much he beat the dog… please tell me, is the dog okay?” commented another concerned netizen.
The situation escalated further when a crowd confronted the man in public. He was thrashed by locals, including a woman who beat him with her slippers in the middle of the road, shaming him for attacking an innocent animal.
Giving an update about the condition of dog, the official page of Street Dogs of Bombay posted: "The senior dog who was badly beaten is now safe. He’s getting better, thanks to Dr. Kartik Iyer and his kind team. They are giving him all the care, love, and attention he needs. We’re hopeful he will soon go back to his usual spot at his little home on the street."
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