During the 70's, Mahan had a dog which he named Carter. Carter was a smart dog which always listens and obeys Mahans commands. Once Mahan had to go outstation. Mahan specifically told Carter not to venture behind the house where the toilets were as they were located near a heavily dense bushy area. Carter apparently did not heed the advice and was bitten by a cobra and died. This event took place in Tiruvanjuli, India.
