Sonipat Pitbull Attack: 7-Month-Old Infant Stable After Surgery at PGIMS Rohtak; Father Seeks Breed Ban

A seven-month-old infant who sustained critical injuries in an alleged Pitbull dog attack in Haryana’s Sonipat is now stable and undergoing treatment at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak. The incident occurred when the dog suddenly charged out of a residential gate, causing severe abdominal and chest trauma to the infant.

The attack took place while the infant was under the care of his aunt in Sikka Colony. Despite the severity of the injuries, the child's family has clarified that they harbor no personal ill will against the dog's owner, though they have formally requested the district administration and government authorities to enforce a strict ban on keeping the Pitbull breed in residential neighborhoods. Sonipat Pit Bull Attack: 6-Month-Old Baby Mauled by Dog, Shocking Video Shows Infant Dragged On Road.

Sonipat Pitbull Attack: Critical Abdominal Trauma and Surgical Intervention

The infant was rushed to PGIMS Rohtak on September 14 in an extremely precarious state. Senior doctors at the institute performed emergency surgery to repair extensive internal damage caused by the animal's bite.

Dr Kundan Mittal of PGIMS Rohtak told ANI, "The child was brought in on the 14th with severe injuries. The abdominal trauma was particularly critical; his intestines had actually protruded—requiring surgery." 

Providing an update on the recovery process, Mittal said the infant's condition is now stable following the procedure. "The child is currently stable; we have started him on milk. He is stable and is receiving only antibiotics and milk. We have started feeding him via a tube," he said.

Highlighting the severity of the attack, he added, "The injury was severe; he is just a seven-month-old infant, so the situation could have been dire. The impact was massive; the injuries to his face and back, while present, are not as critical. The direct trauma was to his chest and abdomen, causing the intestinal protrusion. Surgery was performed, and he is doing well; we will proceed with further feeding once he recovers."

Father Recalls Incident, Pleads for Breed Prohibition

Speaking to ANI, the child's father, Kailash, recounted the sudden chain of events that led to the attack and reiterated his appeal for administrative intervention.

"My child was playing nearby. My younger sister was looking after him, and the dog's owner was also interacting with him. Suddenly, the owner's children opened the gate, and the dog attacked. The owner stood by us and helped; we do not want any action taken against the owner...We earnestly request the doctor and the administration to provide the best possible care. I also request the administration to ban this breed of dog. Such a tragic incident should not happen to anyone else; this is the first time it has occurred in our neighbourhood," he said.

The infant continues to remain under close medical observation at the pediatric ward of PGIMS Rohtak as he recovers from the surgery.

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