Palghar, April 28: Three stray puppies were crushed to death by a car in a housing complex in Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said on Sunday. Based on a complaint, the police have registered a case against the unidentified car driver under section 429 (whoever commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless cattle, etc.) of the Indian Penal Code and provision of the Cruelty to Animals Act, an official said. Animal Cruelty in Thane: Vetic Pet Clinic Employee Punches, Kicks Dog During Grooming Session; Animal Lovers Demand Stringent Action After Video Goes Viral.

The incident occurred at a housing complex in Padmavati Nagar in Virar on Thursday night, he said. The puppies were sleeping in the premises of the building when a car crushed them to death and sped away, the official said, adding that a probe has been initiated into the matter.