Neighbor hospitalized after dog bite dispute escalates

A man in Thane, Maharashtra was hospitalized after a fight over a dog bite led to an assault. The incident occurred on March 14 when the victim, aged 45, was bitten by a neighbor's dog. After the bite, the man asked the dog's owner to control his pet. This request upset the owner, who then attacked the victim with a cricket bat. As a result, the victim suffered serious injuries and needed medical treatment. Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the dog's owner for causing grievous harm. An investigation is ongoing, according to authorities from the Kapurbawdi police station.