Karnataka: Toddler grievously injured after pack of stray dogs attack in Belagavi’s Azad Nagar

On 4 January, a two year old toddler was grievously injured after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs in the Azad Nagar area of Belagavi in Karnataka. The incident has triggered fear and outrage among local residents.

According to media reports, the victim has been identified as Ahmed Ramiz Bistry. He was playing in a narrow lane near his house when seven to eight stray dogs suddenly pounced on him. Speaking to the media, eyewitnesses said the dogs dragged the child along the lane and bit him repeatedly.

Hearing the screams, locals rushed to his rescue and chased away the dogs. However, by the time they saved him, he had sustained multiple severe injuries across his body.

The sudden and brutal nature of the attack shocked residents in the densely populated neighbourhood. Ahmed was immediately taken to a private hospital in the city for emergency treatment. Doctors treating him have described his condition as serious but stable. The incident has left parents, women, and elderly residents deeply shaken, with many expressing concern over everyday safety in the area.

Rising anger over stray dog menace

Locals said that the stray dog problem in Belagavi city and its surrounding areas has worsened over the past several months, with dog bite incidents reportedly increasing. While the Belagavi City Corporation has claimed to be taking steps to control the stray dog population, residents said these measures have failed to yield visible results.

In the aftermath of the attack, citizens urged the district administration and civic authorities to take immediate and effective action, warning that without sustained intervention, such preventable incidents could continue, placing children and other vulnerable residents at serious risk.

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