Stray dogs attack minor girl in Katni housing colony, residents rushed to save her (Image: Dall-E)
On 18th December, a minor girl narrowly escaped a potentially fatal attack after being surrounded by a pack of stray dogs. The incident took place in the New Housing Board Colony of the Vishram Baba area of Katni in Madhya Pradesh. The incident was captured on a nearby CCTV camera.
According to media reports, the girl was playing inside the colony when four to five stray dogs suddenly surrounded her and began chasing her. The CCTV footage shows the girl running in panic as the dogs closed in from multiple directions. She was saved only because alert residents rushed to the spot and managed to scare the dogs away. The video has gone viral on social media platforms.
Long standing stray dog menace in the colony
The incident has triggered outrage and fear among residents. According to locals, the colony has been grappling with a serious stray dog problem for a long time. Residents have accused a woman in the area of feeding and sheltering over 20 stray dogs, which has led to a sharp rise in their numbers. They say these dogs frequently intimidate pedestrians and that incidents of dog bites have already been reported in the past.
Despite multiple complaints lodged with the municipal corporation and the local police station, residents allege that the authorities failed to take any action. Following the recent incident, parents are hesitant to let their children step outside.
Residents seek immediate action
Angered residents have demanded strict action against the woman allegedly sheltering the dogs and have urged authorities to immediately relocate all stray dogs to designated shelter homes. They warn that unless swift action is taken, a far more tragic incident may occur in the future.
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