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Stray Dog Attack Injures Woman and Toddler in Pune
A woman in Pune was carrying her one-year-old child when a stray dog attacked her.
The dog bit her leg.
She lost her balance during the attack.
The child fell to the ground and was injured too.
The attack happened near a housing society in Old Sangvi.
People living nearby say they had complained about dangerous dogs before.
They are worried about attacks on children, women, and older people.
Official figures show that reported dog-bite cases in the area have increased greatly.
Residents and animal welfare activists say sterilisation and vaccination programs may not be large enough.
A stray dog bit a woman carrying her one-year-old child in Old Sangvi, Pune.
The child fell from the woman’s arms and was also injured during the attack.
The incident occurred around 11 a.m. Wednesday near Madhuban Housing Society.
Residents alleged that repeated complaints to the PCMC Veterinary Department were ignored.
Reported dog bites rose from about 13,800 in 2021–22 to over 38,000 in 2025–26.
- Who
- A woman carrying her one-year-old child was attacked by a stray dog.
- What
- The dog bit the woman, while the child fell and was injured.
- Where
- Near Madhuban Housing Society in Old Sangvi, Pune.
- When
- Wednesday at around 11 a.m.
- Why
- The article does not establish why the dog attacked.
Key facts
- Incident location
- Near Madhuban Housing Society, Old Sangvi
- Incident time
- Around 11 a.m. on Wednesday
- Victims
- A woman and her one-year-old child
- Reported dog bites in 2021–22
- About 13,800 cases
- Reported dog bites in 2025–26
- More than 38,000 cases
- Recent serious attack
- A five-year-old girl in Chikhali reportedly suffered injuries requiring more than 80 stitches
- Cited concerns
- Gaps in animal birth control, anti-rabies vaccination, sterilisation capacity, and dog-holding cages
Sources
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