Uttar Pradesh: 4-year-old mauled by stray dogs in Deoband, 50 stitches needed; six children attacked in a week

On 18th February, a 4-year-old boy was brutally mauled by stray dogs near Naugaja Peer on the Deoband-Gangoh bypass. The incident left him with severe facial injuries and required 50 stitches. His teenage sister also sustained injuries near her eye.

The incident occurred when Arham, son of Shamim, was playing outside his house. Two stray dogs attacked him and tore his face. Hearing his screams, his 16-year-old sister Arshi Jahan rushed to save him, only to be attacked by the dogs. Doctors later stitched more than ten wounds near her eye.

The dogs also targeted Inam, 42, a resident of Bhaila Road, who was standing nearby. He too sustained injuries. Arham’s father said that had locals not intervened in time, the children could have lost their lives.

Series of attacks within days

Just a day earlier, two school-going brothers, Jayan and Fawaz, were also attacked by a stray dog near the same locality. One of them was injured in the incident. CCTV footage of that attack went viral on social media. Speaking to the media, residents said that over six children were bitten by stray dogs in just a week in the area.

Uttar Pradesh: CCTV footage shows two school-going brothers being attacked by a stray dog in Deoband, with one child injured. #straydogmenace pic.twitter.com/DF9SVAvaqj

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Locals added that despite repeated complaints, the administration has failed to take concrete steps. Fear now grips the neighbourhood, with parents reluctant to let their children step out.

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