(COLOMBO) A man was apprehended after he is alleged to have burnt to death his neighbour’s dog over a mating issue.
Initial investigations have found out that the suspect was furious after he found out that his neighbour’s dog was mating with his high breed German shepherd.
The animal suffered serious burns and succumbed while being attended by a vet.
The incident took place in Gampaha close to the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo.
The suspect faces charges under the Cruelty to Animals Act and is currently being detained by the local police.