Siberian dog stolen in Delhi

A Siberian husky dog was stolen while the owner had taken it out for a walk, police said on Monday.

According to police, Aftaab Khan, resident of Vasant Kunj area of south Delhi had taken the dog for a morning walk on Friday when four to five people arrived in a Innova car and took away the animal.

"The dog was walking behind the owner and did not have a chain tied around his neck. Some unidentified persons took him away in a car," Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Nupur Bharadwaj told IANS.

"We have registered a complaint in the matter at Vasant Kunj South police station," she said, adding: "We are also looking for the CCTV footage of the area to track the culprits and the car."

--IANS

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