The Bhandup police have booked a husband-wife duo for allegedly assaulting a 24-year-old woman. Simran Yadav said the couple claimed that her pet dog barked unnecessarily and even hurt their child. However, Simran and her family said that the couple’s child plays with the dog, and that there has been no incident of attack and he doesn’t bark at anyone. Haneef Khan and his wife Najma have denied the allegation of the attack.

“We have booked two people as per the complaint of the woman and arrested Haneef. Further investigation  is on,” said Nitin Unhavane, senior inspector, Bhandup police station. Haneef faces multiple cases of assault and even one of a murder, said the police. The incident occurred around 3.45 pm on Sunday when Simran, after her father and her sister left home to see their ailing grandfather nearby. Simran was supposed to join them some time later.