Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- A woman allegedly involved in a hit-and-run incident involving a street dog in Pannipitiya has been remanded until December 9.

The order was issued by the Homagama Magistrate's Court.

On November 14, a stray dog died after being run over by a car driven by a woman from the area.

According to residents the act was intentional.

In response, area residents lodged a complaint with the Kottawa Police on November 16. Animal welfare organisations also intervened, prompting the police to present the matter before the Homagama Magistrate's Court.

Upon considering submissions from both sides, court ordered the suspect to be remanded until December 9 and directed the case to be taken up again on the same date.

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