Gondia Dog Attack Video: 7-Year-Old Girl Mauled by Stray Dogs Outside Her Home in Maharashtra
The girl was waiting to leave for school near Ring Road in Ward No. 4, when a pack of dogs started moving towards her, and as the child tried to run back into her house, the dogs surrounded her, pulling and dragging her while attacking her head, back and legs.
A seven-year-old girl was injured after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs while standing outside her home. The incident happened in Maharashtra's Gondia and has triggered fresh concerns about stray menace in the area. The girl was waiting to leave for school near Ring Road in Ward No. 4, when a pack of dogs started moving towards her, and as the child tried to run back into her house, the dogs surrounded her, pulling and dragging her while attacking her head, back and legs.
Resident Rushes To Chase Dogs Away
Hearing the girl's screams, a nearby resident rushed to the spot and managed to chase the dogs away before the attack could turn more serious. The child suffered minor injuries and was immediately taken for treatment. She is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital and is reported to be out of danger. Dog Menace at UP Wedding: Stray Dog Attacks and Injures Over 60 People, Including Family Members, During Bride’s Farewell in Budaun.
Family members and residents said the young girl was left deeply shaken by the ordeal.
7-Year-Old Girl Attacked By Stray Dogs Outside Home In Maharashtra's Gondia
Gondia, Maharashtra - A wave of fear has swept through Gondia city after a horrifying incident in which a pack of stray dogs attacked a seven-year-old girl outside her home.The incident occurred in the morning hours behind the Mazar on Ring Road in Ward No. 4. The girl, fully… pic.twitter.com/sq9lAFqXOy
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Stray Dog Attacks A Growing Concern In Gondia
The incident has once again brought attention to the increasing number of stray dog attacks reported from Gondia. Residents say packs of dogs can frequently be seen roaming residential colonies, roads and marketplaces, creating fear among children, senior citizens and commuters. Dog Attack in Madhya Pradesh: 10-Year-Old Girl Returning From Grocery Store Attacked by Stray Dogs in Khargone, Video Surfaces.
Locals allege that stray dogs often chase two-wheeler riders, pedestrians and schoolchildren, especially during the early morning and evening hours. Several residents have claimed that complaints about aggressive stray dogs have been made in the past, but the problem continues to persist.
India's Stray Dog Menace Continues
The attack on the schoolgirl has renewed demands for the municipal authorities to take immediate steps to control the stray dog population and prevent similar incidents.
The issue of stray dog attacks has emerged as a growing concern across several Indian cities. In recent weeks, incidents involving children being attacked by stray dogs have been reported from multiple states, including Punjab, where a four-year-old girl was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs in Hoshiarpur, prompting widespread concern and calls for stronger action.
Residents Demand Sterilisation Drives
Residents in Gondia say the latest incident should serve as a wake-up call for authorities before a more serious tragedy occurs. Many have demanded regular dog-catching drives, sterilisation programmes and stricter monitoring of aggressive stray dogs to ensure public safety.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 17, 2026 11:14 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
