{"id":1680,"date":"2026-08-11T14:06:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T08:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingbharat24.com\/pune-pack-of-7-stray-dogs-mauls-4-year-old-girl-inflicts-80-stitches\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T14:06:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T08:36:45","slug":"pune-pack-of-7-stray-dogs-mauls-4-year-old-girl-inflicts-80-stitches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingbharat24.com\/en\/pune-pack-of-7-stray-dogs-mauls-4-year-old-girl-inflicts-80-stitches\/","title":{"rendered":"Pune: Pack of 7 stray dogs mauls 4-year-old girl, inflicts 80 stitches"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pune’s Stray Dog Menace: A Growing Concern<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a disturbing incident that has left the community shaken, a four-year-old girl in Pune’s Chikhli area was brutally attacked by a pack of seven stray dogs. The incident, which was captured on CCTV, has highlighted the alarming rise of stray dog-related incidents in the city.<\/p>\n

A Pack of Stray Dogs Leaves a Trail of Destruction<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Sunday afternoon, a four-year-old girl stepped out of her house to collect some leaves from a nearby tree. Unbeknownst to her, a pack of seven stray dogs was lurking nearby, waiting to strike. The CCTV footage shows the chilling moment when the dogs surrounded the child, with two of them attacking her and knocking her to the ground. The other dogs then joined in, inflicting severe injuries on the minor.<\/p>\n

A Father’s Plea for Action<\/strong><\/p>\n

The girl’s father, Girdhar Mishra, has spoken out about the incident, urging the authorities to take immediate action to prevent such tragedies. “The menace of stray dogs has become a serious concern in our locality,” he said. “We need the authorities to take concrete steps to address this issue before it’s too late.”<\/p>\n

80 Stitches and Counting<\/strong><\/p>\n

The girl’s injuries were severe, with over 80 stitches required to repair the damage. She also sustained injuries to her hands and thighs. The incident has left the community in shock, with many calling for greater action to be taken to address the stray dog problem.<\/p>\n

A Separate Incident Highlights the Need for Vigilance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just days before the Chikhli incident, a five-year-old girl was involved in a separate accident in Pimpri-Chinchwad’s Sector 12 area. The girl was playing inside a housing society when a car suddenly hit her, leaving her seriously injured. The CCTV footage of the incident has since surfaced, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.<\/p>\n

A Case of Negligence?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The driver of the car has been booked under Sections 281 and 125(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act. The police are still investigating the incident, but many are questioning whether the driver’s actions were negligent.<\/p>\n

A Call to Action<\/strong><\/p>\n

The recent incidents have highlighted the need for greater action to be taken to address the stray dog problem in Pune. The authorities must work together with the community to develop effective solutions to this growing concern. As one resident put it, “We need to take responsibility for our own safety and the safety of our children. It’s time for the authorities to take concrete steps to address this issue.”<\/p>\n

A Community in Shock<\/strong><\/p>\n

The incidents have left the community in shock, with many calling for greater action to be taken to address the stray dog problem. As one resident said, “We’re living in fear of these stray dogs. We need the authorities to take immediate action to prevent such incidents from happening again.”<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A 4-year-old girl in Pune’s Chikhli area suffered serious injuries, receiving over 80 stitches, after being mauled by a pack of seven stray dogs. 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