<p>A retired sub-inspector is accused of running over a stray dog near his house at Doddakammanahalli in Hulimavu, South Bengaluru on Sunday. </p>.<p>Police said Nageshaiah spotted a stray dog sleeping on the street while he was driving home in a Maruti Swift (registration number KA 51/ML 9600). But he did not care to stop the vehicle, and the car’s front left tyre ran over the dog, police added. </p>.<p>Despite realising that he ran over the dog, Nageshaiah drove on and the whole scene was captured on the surveillance camera of a house. </p>.<p>Hearing the dog’s howling, residents rushed out and noticed the injured animal. They shifted it to a veterinary hospital where it is undergoing treatment. </p>.<p>Police have taken up a case under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and under IPC section 429 (mischief by killing or maiming cattle).</p>.<p>In his defence, Nageshaiah, who was called for questioning, said he did not intentionally run over the dog and that he thought he could pass it by. </p>.<p>An investigating officer said necessary action would be taken against the retired cop. The dog is still alive. </p>.<p>Nageshaiah retired 10 years ago after serving at Hulimavu traffic and other police stations in the city.</p>
<p>A retired sub-inspector is accused of running over a stray dog near his house at Doddakammanahalli in Hulimavu, South Bengaluru on Sunday. </p>.<p>Police said Nageshaiah spotted a stray dog sleeping on the street while he was driving home in a Maruti Swift (registration number KA 51/ML 9600). But he did not care to stop the vehicle, and the car’s front left tyre ran over the dog, police added. </p>.<p>Despite realising that he ran over the dog, Nageshaiah drove on and the whole scene was captured on the surveillance camera of a house. </p>.<p>Hearing the dog’s howling, residents rushed out and noticed the injured animal. They shifted it to a veterinary hospital where it is undergoing treatment. </p>.<p>Police have taken up a case under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and under IPC section 429 (mischief by killing or maiming cattle).</p>.<p>In his defence, Nageshaiah, who was called for questioning, said he did not intentionally run over the dog and that he thought he could pass it by. </p>.<p>An investigating officer said necessary action would be taken against the retired cop. The dog is still alive. </p>.<p>Nageshaiah retired 10 years ago after serving at Hulimavu traffic and other police stations in the city.</p>