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Puppy Thrown From Vikhroli High-Rise, Police Register Cruelty Case

A 2-month-old puppy was thrown from a high-rise in Vikhroli, Mumbai. Police have registered a case.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
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City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Wed, 22 July 2026 at 12:20 am
Puppy Thrown From Vikhroli High-Rise, Police Register Cruelty Case

A two-to-three-month-old female puppy named Tiny was allegedly thrown from the upper floors of a high-rise in Vikhroli on Monday morning. The puppy was found dead on the sixth-floor staircase window ledge of Mayfair The View residential complex near BMC Garden on Savarkar Marg.

The complainant, Jatin Ramesh Mehta, 30, who lives with his wife Gayatri on the 26th floor, regularly feeds stray dogs in the adjoining garden, including Tiny, who often entered the complex. On July 20, around 8.25am, resident Priyanka Arora alerted Gayatri after finding Tiny dead. Jatin rushed downstairs and found the puppy in a pool of blood with injuries consistent with a fall from height.

Residents of the sixth and seventh floors told police they heard a loud thud between 8am and 8.15am. The complainant alleged that Tiny had been deliberately thrown from the building with the intention of killing her. The Parksite police have registered an animal cruelty case against an unidentified person.

The incident has raised concerns about animal welfare and the need for stricter laws to prevent such cruelty. The police are investigating the case and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the perpetrator.

The complainant, Jatin Mehta, is a regular animal feeder and had been taking care of Tiny along with other stray dogs in the area. He had grown attached to the puppy and is devastated by the incident.

The police have appealed to the public to come forward with any information that may help identify the person responsible for the cruel act. The case is being investigated under the Animal Cruelty Act, which provides for punishment for those found guilty of animal cruelty.

The incident has sparked outrage among animal lovers and residents of the area, who are demanding stricter action against those responsible for such cruelty. The police are working to ensure that justice is served and that such incidents do not occur in the future.

In recent years, there have been several cases of animal cruelty reported in Mumbai, highlighting the need for greater awareness and stricter laws to protect animals. The case of Tiny, the puppy thrown from a high-rise, is a grim reminder of the need for compassion and kindness towards all living beings.

The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to identify the perpetrator and bring them to justice. The incident has raised awareness about animal welfare and the need for stricter laws to prevent such cruelty. It has also highlighted the importance of compassion and kindness towards all living beings, including animals.

Frequently asked questions

What happened to the puppy in Vikhroli?

A 2-month-old puppy was thrown from a high-rise in Vikhroli and found dead.

Who is investigating the case?

The Parksite police are investigating the case and have registered an animal cruelty case against an unidentified person.

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