I'm into animal welfare who does dog rescues and adoptions. On 17th July'17 morning, I was walking my dogs when I found a German Shepard dog without any leash was following us. I thought the dog must have lost its way back home. The dog followed me home. I then used my dog's leash and took her for a long walk but didn't find anyone looking for her. I got her back home & posted in a facebook dog group. I even put a post on my area dog group on whatsapp. Till evening, nobody came forward to claim her. Later in the evening, one guy from my whatsapp group put a poster of the missing dog which had the contact details and also said 10k reward for the person finding the dog. I called the number and the guy asked me to send the pics. I sent the pics and he confirmed that the dog belongs to him. As I work in the night shift, I asked the guy to come the next day morning. Though he agreed, later his mom and some of his other friends started calling me and abusing me as if I have stolen the dog. They also wanted the dog immediately. I asked them to wait for one hour so that I can reach home and see the owners before giving the dog away. One person from the whatsapp group who knew my house has called this guy and showed my place as well. Around 8 to 10 guys came to my house when I was not even present. My old handicapped aunty was at home. She was abused by these men. They did not wait for me to come home. They jumped the compound wall and took the dog with them. They trespassed into my house. I then filed an NCR at the nearby police station. The police has NOT taken any action after this. The dog owners seem to be highly influential and rich people in my area. The dog owners again came the next day morning with a police constable who is their family friend. This cop does not even belong to my area police station They have indirectly threatened me to be in their good books else the consequences will not be good. I'm new to my locality and they said they live past 20 years and they have more influence. Please help and advise. Thanks in advance.
Asked 8 years ago in Criminal Law
Religion: Hindu
Thanks Ajay sir for the response. I was under the impression that once the NCR is filed, the police would call both the parties and try settling the issue. This was not done at all. The cops didn't even call me back since the day the NCR was filed.
As they seem to be goondas, anti social elements, I feel a little unsafe to even proceed with the case. What if they do any harm to me or my family is my worry. Looks like the cops are in their pockets as well.
To file a private complaint before magistrate, should I go thru a lawyer/ advocate or can I directly do it myself?
Please advise.
Asked 8 years ago
