Mumbai: A man reportedly raped a stray dog near Gaikwad Pada in Ulhasnagar area of neghbouring Thane district.

A man Ulhasnagar police has registered a case against him under Section 377 (unnatural sexual offenses) of the Indian Penal Code and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

The accused, identified as Pravin Tambe, a resident of Camp no 5, Gaikwad Pada was reportedly booked after a video of the incident went viral and an animal welfare group spotted it.

Raj Chotwani, a member of Strays of Ulhas, filed a complaint against the accused.
Police is investigating the case however accused is at large.

According to the law of land the accused booked under Sec 377 could be sentenced to life imprisonment or maximum jail sentence of 10 years with a fine.

(With UNI inputs)