Stray dog menace strikes again: Child attacked outside home in Amroha

A child fell victim to a stray dog attack in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district. Caught on CCTV, the distressing incident shows the child being chased by a group of five dogs. Despite her attempt to flee across a road, she was unable to evade the dogs, ultimately falling to the ground and being dragged until locals intervened.

Residents of the Nagar Kotwali area where the attack occurred claim that such incidents involving stray dogs are not uncommon.

This incident reignites the debate surrounding the presence of stray dogs, particularly following remarks from the Delhi High Court regarding their increasing threat.

The court expressed concern over the territorial behavior of stray dogs, attributing it to individuals feeding them from vans. The court has said, "The problem is people are coming in the vans and feeding the dogs. Because of that dogs have become too territorial and they attack anybody. They are becoming a menace for the pedestrians."

Multiple cases of stray dog attack

Due to stray dog attack, the tragic death of a one-and-a-half-year-old girl in Delhi's Tughlakabad area underscores the severity of the issue.

Instances of stray dog attacks, particularly on pedestrians and children, have prompted widespread apprehension across cities. Moreover, animal lovers, who feed stray dogs have faced criticism in light of such incidents.

In Delhi's National Capital Region, tensions over pet ownership have escalated within housing complexes, with disputes arising over whether dogs should be permitted in elevators, sparking clashes between pet owners and other residents.