Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Four-Year-Old Severely Injured in Stray Dog Attack in Karnataka
A four-year-old boy named Gopal was playing near his house in Karnataka when a stray dog attacked him.
The dog bit him on the head, tearing his scalp.
Gopal is now in critical condition in the hospital.
This happened just days after another little girl, Anam, was attacked and killed by stray dogs.
People are worried about the number of stray dogs and how to keep children safe.
Some want to control the dog population in a kind way, while others want to remove the aggressive dogs immediately.
A four-year-old boy, Gopal, was severely injured by a stray dog in Maliyabad, Raichur, Karnataka.
The dog attacked him, tearing his scalp and leaving him in critical condition.
This incident occurred days after a one-and-a-half-year-old girl, Anam, died from a similar attack.
Both incidents highlight the growing concern over stray dog attacks in the region.
Authorities have registered a case and are investigating the recent attack.
- Who
- Four-year-old Gopal and a one-and-a-half-year-old girl named Anam
- What
- Stray dog attacks resulting in severe injuries and death
- When
- Recent (exact date not specified) and July 15, 2024
- Where
- Maliyabad and Hanchinal Camp, Raichur, Karnataka
- Why
- Stray dog attacks due to lack of effective population control measures
Animal Welfare Advocates
Local Residents
Stray Dog Population Control
Animal Welfare Advocates
Advocate for humane and effective sterilization programs to control the stray dog population.
Local Residents
Demand immediate culling of aggressive stray dogs to prevent further attacks.
- Victim's Name
- Gopal
- Victim's Age
- 4 years
- Location of Attack
- Maliyabad, Raichur, Karnataka
- Date of Attack
- Recent (exact date not specified)
- Condition of Victim
- Critical
- Previous Incident
- Toddler Anam died after a stray dog attack on July 15, 2024