Bhubaneswar, October 20: In a horrific incident in Odisha, a man allegedly molested a woman in broad daylight in Bhubaneswar. The shocking incident took place on Thursday, October 19, after he was angry over the constant barking of the woman's pet dog. Police officials said the accused not only molested the woman but also disrobed her after being upset with her dog's constant barking.

According to a report in the Times of India, the accused did not stop there and even went on to attack the canine with a sharp-edged weapon, thereby seriously injuring the animal. The incident came to light when the woman approached Capital Police Station and lodged a complaint against the accused. She also demanded his immediate arrest. Odisha Shocker: Woman Kills Husband Over Family Dispute, Spends Three Days With Body in Keonjhar District.

In her complaint, the 23-year-old woman claimed that accused Chandan Nayak and his father Tuna started shouting outside her home on Thursday afternoon. The woman alleged that the duo hurled abuses at her and even asked her to silence her pet dog when she went to inquire. Things turned ugly when she told them it was not possible.

The woman also claimed that Chandan reportedly dragged her out onto the road, tore her clothes, and even went on to disrobe her. "He sexually assaulted me and was helped by his father. He attempted to rape me," the woman stated. The complainant also said the accused attacked her pet dog and allegedly pierced the animal's private parts with an iron rod. Odisha Shocker: 15-Year-Old Student Beaten to Death by Friends During Dispute Over EarPods in Rourkela, Two Arrested.

Acting on the woman's complaint, the police booked the accused and said they would initiate legal action soon.

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