Punjab: Stray dog pack attacks woman in Patiala, residents fear rising menace
Residents alarmed after stray dog pack attacks woman in Patiala neighbourhood (Image: Dall-E)
On 25th December, a woman was seriously injured after a pack of stray dogs attacked her while she was returning home in the posh Majithia Enclave area of Patiala, Punjab. According to media reports, the dogs suddenly pounced on her, with one of them reportedly clamping its jaws around her neck. The incident has left the victim severely injured and traumatised.
Speaking to the media, locals said that the woman was rescued after passersby intervened. She was rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical assistance, including anti rabies vaccination. Her condition is said to be stable. However, the incident has once again brought the stray dog menace in residential colonies into sharp focus.
Residents say attacks are becoming routine
Locals of Majithia Enclave said the attack was not an isolated incident. Several residents have allegedly been chased or bitten by stray dogs in the past, including elderly people and morning walkers. Parents have expressed concern over the safety of children, especially during early morning and evening hours.
While the civic authorities claim that animal birth control and sterilisation programmes are being carried out, residents argue that the ground reality tells a different story. They allege that despite repeated complaints to the Patiala Municipal Corporation, stray dog numbers remain unchecked and aggressive behaviour has increased.
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