18-month-old toddler fatally mauled by stray dogs in southern India
by Aditi VermaTragedy struck in southern India’s Telangana as an 18-month-old boy succumbed to injuries inflicted by a pack of stray dogs.
The incident took place at Jawahar Nagar in Hyderabad on July 16.
Visuals showed in a hospital bed lay a child, severely injured after being bitten by dogs. His body bore numerous wounds and marks, attended by several doctors. Around him, distraught family members anxiously gathered, their faces etched with worry and grief. The scene painted a somber picture of the aftermath of the tragic incident.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night when the child Vihan ventured out of his home, only to be attacked and dragged by one of the dogs, subsequently bitten by others, leading to severe injuries.
The heartbreaking incident unfolded when the toddler, from Siddipet district, had recently moved with his family to Jawahar Nagar. Initial reports indicate that the child was swiftly taken to a private hospital and later transferred to a state-run facility where he tragically passed away.
A police official from the Jawahar Nagar police station confirmed that a case has been registered based on a complaint filed by the grieving parents. The local authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic event, highlighting concerns over the presence of stray dogs in residential areas and the safety measures in place to protect residents, especially young children.