Nov 21, 2010, 10.56pm IST
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Man-dies-in-bid-to-save-dog-/articleshow/6966248.cms
JAIPUR: Dogs are often called Man's best friend', thanks to the animal's unflinching loyalty for their masters. There are plenty of stories how a pet dog saved his master, but in this case Jitendra Swami (45), a Jaipur-based jeweller, lost his life in a bid to save his pet, who, unfortunately also died.
According to the police, Jitendra, a resident of Himmat Nagar, went for his usual morning walk on Sunday with his pet. He left his house about 8.30 am. On way the dog climbed onto a railway track. Swami, who was holding the leash, was walking besides the track. Hearing the sound of an approaching train, the dog became frighttened and ran faster pulling Swami along. The man tried to restrain the dog and tried to pull out the dog from the track but failed.
Meanwhile, the train came fast and within seconds both were run over. The incident happened near Himmat Nagar Dairy plant.
After the accident a large number of people gathered at the spot and Bajaj Nagar police was informed. It was a gory site as flesh was littered all over the place.
ASI Kalaram, the investigating officer, said the bodies were found in a highly mutilated condition. The police sent the bodies for post-mortem.
