Gonda, February 14: A five-year-old girl, identified as Muskan, died on Friday after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs in the Dhaneipur area of Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda district. The incident occurred while the child was playing outside with other children, marking a grim addition to the rising number of canine attacks reported across the region.

Muskan, the daughter of local resident Bishun Lal, was reportedly caught off guard when the animals charged. While the other children managed to flee the scene, Muskan was overtaken by the pack. The dogs inflicted deep injuries to her neck and body before villagers, alerted by the commotion, could reach her and drive the animals away. Deoria Dog Attack: Stray Dog Goes on Biting Spree, Injures 6 in Uttar Pradesh; Video Surfaces.

Following the attack, family members rushed the unconscious child to a nearby hospital. Despite their efforts, medical staff declared her dead on arrival. The local police were subsequently notified and have taken the body for a post-mortem examination as part of the standard legal procedure. The incident has caused a wave of panic and resentment among the residents of Dhaneipur. Community members expressed their frustration, claiming that the stray dog population has surged unchecked, posing a constant threat to children and the elderly. Locals have called on district authorities to take immediate action to manage the stray animal population to prevent further loss of life. Surat Dog Attack: Toddler Injured After Being Attacked by Stray Dogs in Gujarat, Video of Incident Surfaces.

Authorities in Gonda are reportedly looking into the incident, though no formal plan for a localized sterilization or relocation drive has been announced in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy.

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