Police said Thursday that a 37-year-old female scientist had suffered multiple injuries and had to undergo nose reconstruction surgery after two pet dogs of a man living nearby attacked her in the Powai area of Mumbai.
The two canines and a Doberman were Divesh Virk, an official said, under the care of his driver and House maid when the incident occurred on the morning of March 22.
The official said Richa Kaushik-Arora, a research scientist who works with a private company, is heading towards her apartment, which is being renovated in Jal Vayu Vihar, Powai. The defendant’s maid and the driver arrive there with the dog belonging to Vic, and they have a house in the nearby building.
The official said the maid lost control of the dog’s traction and both dogs then attacked the woman, causing injuries to her face, nose, hands and legs.
The woman was taken to a private hospital by another resident and her father-in-law. The official said she underwent a nose reconstruction surgery. After the alarm, Powai police arrived at the scene.
The official said that according to the complaint filed by the woman, Powai police conducted a case against three people on March 23 and are investigating them.
