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Stray Dogs Attack Child in Pimpri-Chinchwad; PCMC Under Pressure
Some dogs that live on the streets in a city in India attacked a little child.
The attack was caught on a security camera.
Neighbours heard the child and ran to help, so the child did not get badly hurt.
Many people in the city are worried because street dogs are biting more and more people.
Last year, the city recorded more than 38,000 dog bite cases.
That is a big jump from the year before, when there were about 28,000.
A local leader says the city promised to look after the dogs and stop them from having puppies, but the plan has not happened yet.
City officials say they are working on it and will do more surgeries to stop dogs from having puppies.
They also say people who are bitten can get free medicine to protect them from rabies.
Everyone agrees that something must be done to keep both children and dogs safe.
A pack of four to five stray dogs attacked a young child in the Chinchwade Nagar area of Pimpri-Chinchwad on Sunday, with the incident captured on CCTV and the child rescued by nearby residents.
PCMC recorded 38,004 dog bite cases in financial year 2025-26, an increase of 9,905 cases (35.25 per cent) over the previous year's 28,099.
In the first four months of 2026-27 (April to July 2026), another 13,615 dog bite cases were reported, averaging about 3,404 per month and on pace to exceed 40,000 for the year.
Corporator Shekhar Chinchwade said the Commissioner promised to sterilise stray dogs and keep them in a reserved PCMC compound, but nothing had been implemented six months later.
PCMC officials said sterilisation capacity at the Nehru Nagar centre will be increased and free rabies vaccines remain available at Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital.
- Who
- A young child in Chinchwade Nagar, plus local corporator Shekhar Chinchwade and officials of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC).
- What
- A pack of four to five stray dogs attacked the child, who was rescued by nearby residents; the attack was captured on CCTV.
- Where
- Chinchwade Nagar area of Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, India.
- When
- Sunday, with the report also covering dog bite case data through July 2026.
- Why
- The attack renewed public concern over sharply rising stray dog bite cases and demands for stronger action by PCMC on sterilisation and stray dog management.
Corporators and Citizens
PCMC Officials
Stray dog management plan
Corporators and Citizens
Corporators say the Commissioner promised six months ago to sterilise stray dogs and keep them in a reserved PCMC compound with food and water, but nothing has been implemented; they demand a proper census and a permanent solution.
PCMC Officials
PCMC officials say steps are ongoing, including increasing cages at the Nehru Nagar sterilisation centre, adding manpower, stepping up sterilisation surgeries, and catching dogs (six from the Chikhali area).
Scale of the problem
Corporators and Citizens
Corporator Shekhar Chinchwade describes daily incidents of dogs chasing vehicles and women and attacking children, leaving women unable to step outside alone at night, requiring urgent large-scale action.
PCMC Officials
The civic body stresses that treatment is available, with preventive rabies vaccines provided free at Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital and an adequate annual supply of 10,000 vials.
Key facts
- Incident location
- Chinchwade Nagar, Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Dogs involved in attack
- Four to five stray dogs
- Dog bite cases (FY 2025-26)
- 38,004
- Year-on-year increase
- 9,905 cases (35.25 per cent)
- Dog bite cases (April-July 2026)
- 13,615
- Average monthly cases (2026-27)
- About 3,404
- Dog bite cases (FY 2015-16)
- 10,165
- Free rabies vaccine hospital
- Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital
Quotes
Shekhar Chinchwade
Local corporator of Pimpri‑Chinchwad
“Two or three days ago, three dogs ran after a small boy here. He was smart and had a bag in his hand. He swung it around when he saw the dogs. He ran and shouted, and people came to his help. That is why his life was saved.”
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“People injured in dog attacks are provided the vaccine free of cost at Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital. Ten thousand vials of the vaccine are purchased every year, and an adequate supply is available at the hospital.”
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