Devansh with his mother at Mayo
The dogs dragged the child, Devansh, for nearly 10-12 feet, according to eyewitnesses. Because the animals could turn aggressive during the operation, he added that trained personnel were necessary. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nagpur | Silver Rate in Nagpur | Bank Holidays in Nagpur | Public Holidays in Nagpur | Petrol Price in Nagpur | Diesel Price in Nagpur | CNG Price in Nagpur | LPG Price in Nagpur Stay updated with the latest Nagpur news.
The child’s mother had gone to use a public washroom, leaving him outside, according to passerby Babu Khan. Residents said their calls to the NMC’s health department and dog-catching squad after the attack yielded no response. Mangalwari zonal officer Atram, however, said a dog-catching vehicle had been sent to the spot, but the team was asked by locals to return the following morning. He said he had instructed the crew to coordinate with a veterinarian and revisit the area with additional trained personnel. Food waste could be attracting a large number of stray dogs,” he said. Atram said the team had been directed to reach the spot early the next morning with a vehicle and around six personnel, including sanitation workers, to catch the dogs.
He has been admitted to Mayo Hospital with multiple bite wounds around his throat and neck. The dogs attacked the boy in her absence. Hearing the commotion, a youngster watching from a nearby house rushed to his rescue and managed to drive the animals away. By then, however, the child had suffered extensive injuries. The injuries were reportedly so severe that doctors could not immediately undertake surgery. The attack triggered anger among residents, who alleged that repeated complaints about stray dogs in the locality had gone unaddressed by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). “The staff informed me that the dogs were not immediately visible when they reached the spot. There is a waste collection point and several eateries, including a chicken shop and a biryani outlet, in the vicinity. Download the TOI App.
Nagpur: A seven-month-old boy was mauled by a pack of stray dogs near Mangalwari fish market on Monday.