CHENNAI: A woman who had leased out her rented house without the knowledge of the owner set her pet dog upon him when he came to question her.
Virugambakkam police have registered cases against Loganayaki, 36, on a complaint from Palani, 51, who owns a house in Alwarthiru Nagar near Virugambakkam. The woman alleged that the house owner had abused and assaulted her daughter.
Police said the two had an ongoing dispute after the woman leased out a portion of the house owner's property when he was away in Bengaluru. Loganayaki had separated from her husband and was living with her daughter.
Palani told police that when he returned after spending six months with his son in Bengaluru, he found that Loganayaki had leased out his house to another individual. She also took 6 lakh from the lessee. After realising this, Palani questioned the woman whem she and her brother threatened and assaulted him. Based on Palani's complaint, Virugambakkam police registered a case against Loganayaki and her brother.
On Monday evening, when Palani visited his house again, the woman set her pet dog on him, which allegedly bit the man. The injured Palani admitted himself to a private hospital for treatment. Based on a complaint, Virugambakkam police registered another case against Loganayaki and sought to determine if she had a valid licence for her pet. Further investigations are on.
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