Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- A complaint has been lodged with the Nanuoya Police against a youth accused of beating a dog with a club, smashing it on the ground, and throwing it into a canal.

According to police, the incident occurred at the Edinburgh Estate in Nanuoya, where a woman alleged that her pet dog was assaulted after it bit a cat belonging to the young man. In retaliation, the suspect had allegedly attacked the dog before throwing it into the canal. However, the dog managed to swim to safety and escape, though it was left injured.

The complainant told police that the dog sustained injuries during the attack. Meanwhile, the young man had also filed a complaint, claiming that his cat was bitten by the dog.

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