GHAZIABAD: A resident of Niti Khand 1 was booked on Friday for negligent driving and crushing a dog to death with his car. CCTV footage of the incident is being shared on social media, sparking outrage among people.The incident happened last week but the footage made rounds online on Thursday.In the video, the dog can be seen walking with a boy who is using his phone while a SUV driven by Arpit Gupta runs over the dog and flees.The owner of the dog said that the pet was out with their guard and a helper. My dog had gone out for a walk with our guard and helper at 7am. The car belongs to a resident of our society and the accident was witnessed by other society guards too. They tried to stop the car but the driver drove away. My dog died at the spot, the complainant said.The RWA of the society had a talk on call with the accused, but he was allegedly defiant about his act and tried to console the owner saying he would get her another similar dog.Gupta has been booked under sections 279 (endangering human life by negligent driving) and 429 (mischief by killing or maiming cattle) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).Cops said they are investigating the matter and are not able to talk to Gupta since he has been out of town since the accident occurred.We also published the following articles recentlyAfter losing pet dog to noise 9 years ago, Maharashtra village shuns crackers on DiwaliNine years ago, the quiet village of Chinchani in Maharashtra decided to forsake firecrackers during Diwali after the tragic death of a farmers Pomeranian named Bhalu. The dog was terrified by the loud noises and sought refuge in a sugarcane field, resulting in its untimely demise. In memory of Bhalu, the villages 450 residents opted for traditional celebrations with lamps, lanterns, and rangolis instead. This collective decision has remained strong, transforming Diwali celebrations in Chinchani into a peaceful event. The village, which was established on barren land, has also become a lush, green landscape with 10,000 trees.Faithful dog survived in Colorado mountains for over 10 weeks after owner died of hypothermiaA Jack Russell Terrier named Finney was found alive after surviving for more than 10 weeks beside her owner, who died of hypothermia in the Colorado mountains. Despite losing half her body weight, Finney remained with her owners body until they were discovered by a hunter. Finney was rescued and is now with the owners family. The incident is being hailed as a testament to the dogs loyalty and dedication.Boy mauled to death by stray dogs in BareillyA four-year-old boy was killed by a group of stray dogs in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. The child had gone to a crop field to see his mother and was found unconscious with severe injuries on his face, head, and neck. Experts believe that the increase in dog attacks during Diwali is due to the stress caused by fireworks. The boys father mentioned the presence of a large number of stray dogs in the village and a lack of control over their population.

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