Surat - A five-year-old girl was bitten on the shoulder by two stray dogs in Althan village, Surat, prompting immediate medical treatment. The incident marks a concerning increase in dog attacks in the area, with two children having died from such attacks in the last 40 days.
Locals managed to rescue the young girl, Mehak Rathore, from the dogs as she was playing near her home. The child sustained a serious leg injury, but was quickly transported for medical treatment following the intervention of nearby residents.
Mehak's mother, Aartiben Rathod, recounted the attack, stating that her daughter had been playing outside when the dogs suddenly approached and bit her. Over 10 stray dogs are known to inhabit the area, causing ongoing concern for the community.
Public outrage is growing in response to the increase in dog attacks on children, with many questioning the effectiveness of the Surat Municipal Corporation's efforts to manage the stray dog population. Despite significant spending on vaccination and sterilization programs, locals feel that insufficient action is being taken to address the issue.
In recent incidents, a young girl from Khajod was bitten by dogs and later died in a civil hospital, while other children have been attacked in Varachha and Wade Darwaza areas. The death of a five-year-old boy, Sohil, who was attacked by a group of dogs in Bhestan, has only heightened concerns.
The recent surge in dog attacks has cast doubt on the efficiency of the Surat Municipal Corporation, raising questions about the administration's ability to effectively address the growing problem.
