Caught on CCTV: Woman, 3 children attacked by stray dogs in Maharashtra

A pack of stray dogs attacked and severely bit a woman and three young children in Parli. The CCTV video and reports of 95 bites in a week have intensified public anger and fear.

In Short

• Residents across Parli say rising dog attacks have created widespread fear
• Reports said about 95 people were bitten in the city last week
• Parents are especially worried because young children have frequently been targeted

Residents of Parli city in Maharashtra’s Beed district are living in fear as attacks by stray dogs continue to rise. In the latest incident, a pack of stray dogs attacked and severely bit a woman and three young children.

The incident was captured on CCTV. The footage has since gone viral on social media, adding to growing concern among residents over the stray dog menace in the city.

AROUND 95 PEOPLE BITTEN IN ONE WEEK

The stray dog problem has reportedly intensified across several parts of Parli over the past few days. According to reports, around 95 people have been bitten by dogs in the city in just one week.

The repeated attacks have caused particular concern among parents, with young children being among those targeted. Residents say the continuing incidents have created an atmosphere of fear in several parts of the city.

Citizens have also expressed anger towards the local municipality and administration, questioning the lack of concrete action despite the reported increase in dog attacks.

RESIDENTS DEMAND IMMEDIATE ACTION

Residents are demanding urgent measures to control the stray dog population in Parli. They have called for effective implementation of sterilisation drives and immediate anti-rabies vaccination campaigns to address the problem.

The latest attack involving a woman and three children has renewed calls from citizens for the local authorities to take concrete steps to prevent further incidents.

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With inputs from Rohidas Lahudas Hatagale