22-year-old attacked by stray dog while on phone in northern India, sustains facial injuries
by Aditi VermaA 22-year-old student from northern India’s Uttar Pradesh, was brutally attacked by a stray dog while on a phone call outside his house.
The incident took place at Gorakhpur on August 14.
Visuals showed a 22-year-old young man was standing outside his house, engaged in a phone call, when suddenly a stray dog launched an attack on him. He desperately tried to protect himself, but the dog managed to inflict injuries on his face, lips, and hands. Despite his efforts, the dog bit him before eventually running away. The young man, now injured and shaken, made his way back inside his home, visibly wounded.
In a terrifying incident that has sent shockwaves across Gorakhpur, a stray dog attacked a 22-year-old student named Ashish Yadav while he was standing outside his home on the night of August 14th.
The attack, which was captured by CCTV cameras, shows the dog lunging at Ashish’s face while he was on a phone call. Despite his desperate attempts to fend off the animal, Ashish sustained severe injuries to his face, lips, and eyes.
The attack is one of many in recent days, as stray dog-related incidents have escalated in the city. Reports suggest that at least 17 people, including children, women, and students, have fallen victim to similar attacks. The growing menace of stray dogs in Gorakhpur has left residents in fear, prompting urgent calls for action from the authorities.
Durgesh Mishra, the Additional Municipal Commissioner of Gorakhpur, acknowledged the increasing number of stray dog attacks in various parts of the city. Following the incident, Ashish Yadav was immediately admitted to a local hospital where he is currently receiving treatment for his injuries.
As the viral video continues to circulate on social media, the need for stricter measures to manage the stray dog population in Gorakhpur has become more pressing than ever.
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