
According to a report by Dainik Bhaskar, a four-year-old girl was severely injured in a stray dog attack in the Pimpri-Chinchwad area of Pune, Maharashtra. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when the child stepped out of her home to collect leaves from a nearby tree. Her father, Girdhar Mishra, stated that a pack of seven stray dogs surrounded and attacked the girl for approximately 43 seconds before local residents intervened to drive the animals away.
The victim sustained significant injuries, particularly to her head, requiring 80 stitches. She also suffered wounds to her hands and thighs. The attack has been captured on CCTV, with footage surfacing on Tuesday showing the pack surrounding the child before the assault began. Local residents who heard the girl's screams rushed to the scene to rescue her and transported her to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Stray dog management remains a significant public safety concern in many urban areas across India. Local authorities in Pimpri-Chinchwad are expected to review the incident as part of ongoing efforts to address the population of stray animals and ensure the safety of residents in residential neighborhoods.
The story is reported by a major regional outlet, Dainik Bhaskar, with specific details including the location, the victim's father's name, and the existence of CCTV footage. While not corroborated by international wires, it is consistent with local reporting standards for such incidents in India and contains no inherent red flags of fabrication.
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Original report: Dainik Bhaskar