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20, the incident occurred around 11.30pm on Nov 1 when her mother had taken their Swedish-bred pet dog out for its usual walk near their house in Mookabinkanagar, Hosakerehalli, according to the complaint filed by Deeksha K. Bengaluru: A routine late-night walk ended in heartbreak for a family after their seven-year-old pet dog Sakhi was knocked down by a speeding car allegedly driven by a man distracted by his mobile phone in Hosakerehalli in Banashankari 3rd stage. The dog suffered severe injuries and eventually died, prompting its owner to file a police complaint. Severely injured, Sakhi eventually succumbed to its injuries. The complainant alleged that Hemadri was using a mobile phone while driving when the accident occurred.
A case has been registered under BNS Sections 281 (rash driving or riding on a public way) and 325 (mischief by killing or maiming animal).
A senior officer said the notice has been issued to the car owner and further investigation is on.