Karnataka Dog Attack: 3-Year-Old Mauled by Stray Dog in Vijayapura, Disturbing Video Surfaces
A three-year-old boy was injured in a stray dog attack in Vijayapura, Karnataka, captured on CCTV. The child was cornered and dragged by the dog before locals rushed to rescue him about 30 metres away. He is undergoing treatment for injuries, while the incident has triggered panic and renewed concerns over stray dog safety in the area.
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A three-year-old boy was seriously injured after being attacked by a stray dog in Vijayapura on Tuesday, May 5, in an incident that has raised concerns about public safety. CCTV video footage of the attack shows the child, identified as Viraj Santosh Biradar, being cornered and dragged by the dog on a residential street.
The footage shows three children running along the road when two stray dogs approach them from behind a parked car. While two children manage to escape, the dog corners the toddler, grabs him, and briefly carries him in its mouth before moving out of the camera’s frame. Dog Attack in Telangana: 3-Year-Old Girl Mauled to Death by Stray Dogs in Peddapalli.
3-Year-Old Mauled by Stray Dog in Karnataka's Vijayapura
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At the same time, a passing vehicle stops after the driver notices the attack. A man exits the car and runs toward the child. Hearing the child’s screams, several local residents rush to the scene, some carrying sticks, and chase the dog. The child was eventually found about 30 metres away from the spot of the attack and rescued by the bystanders. Dog Attack in Rajasthan: 9-Year-Old Girl Mauled to Death by Stray Dogs in Bundi Village While Going to Fields.
The injured boy sustained wounds on his back and thighs and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. His condition has not been officially detailed, but the injuries have prompted concern among residents.
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