MUMBAI: In a horrifying incident, a stray dog suffered serious burn injuries and lost one eye after a woman threw acid on it. The incident took place on August 17 near an apartment complex in Malvani Mumbai. Police have booked a woman named Sabista Ansari for attacking the dog.

According to the police, Sabista Ansari threw acid on the dog named Brownie for chasing the cats that she used to feed in her building.

The incident was captured on CCTV within the housing society, shedding light on the shocking act. Upon learning of the incident, celebrity Jaya Bhattacharya, a TV actor, and her team stepped in to rescue Brownie. Brownie was then rushed to Thank You Earth, an NGO founded by Bhattacharya, which specializes in the rescue and treatment of animals in need.

Following this, the NGO reported the incident to the police, It also submitted a doctor's certificate detailing Brownie's injuries.

The Malvani police have registered an FIR against Ansari under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, and the Maharashtra Police Act. Several animal welfare organizations also condemned the act and stressed on the need for addressing such matters responsibly.