Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Jul 3: Renowned stray animal caretaker and rescuer Rajani Shetty was assaulted by her neighbour on Monday July 3.
Rajani was hit with a stone by her neighbour Manjula Shetty injuring her in the process. Rajani will file a complaint against Manjula.
Rajani Shetty said, “She has been fighting with me since 2 years as she has an issue with me looking after dogs in my house. She also has problems with me over usage of corporation water. She also threatened me that she will poison all my dogs to death and end her life. I have been keeping quiet since several years over this issue, but it went over the limit. She hurled a stone injuring me. I will file a complaint against her.
“Manjula says that I should stop nurturing dogs in my rented house and vacate from the place. I have been taking care of stray dogs for the past 22 years and no one had any problem. I have not faced any health issues by staying with the dogs. She has one or the other issue every single day and starts fighting with me,” said Rajani.
The incident of the assault was captured on CCTV.
Rajani Shetty, an animal lover, has been widely appreciated for rescuing animals. She feeds over 400 to 500 dogs every day and nurtures several dogs, cats and birds at her residence.