Bengaluru: Retired Teacher Mauled To Death By Stray Dogs During Morning Walk In Jalahalli

Rajdulari Sinha, who was the mother-in-law of an airman, sustained multiple severe injuries in the stray dog attack and succumbed to them on the way to the hospital.

Eyewitnesses described the horrific scene on social media platform X, with one user detailing the moment the dogs attacked.

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A 76-year-old woman died after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs during her morning walk near her residence in Jalahalli, Karnataka, on Wednesday. The incident occurred around 6:30 am at the Air Force East 7th Residential Camp playground, where she was suddenly surrounded and attacked by 10-12 dogs, police said.

The woman was identified as Rajdulari Sinha, a retired teacher.

Sinha, who was the mother-in-law of an airman, sustained multiple severe injuries and succumbed to them on the way to the hospital. A case of unnatural death has been registered at the Gangamma Gudi police station, according to a senior police officer.

Eyewitnesses described the horrific scene on social media platform X, with one user detailing the moment the dogs attacked. "Its a tragic scene in the morning itself. Dozen of stray dogs attack a lady. I shouted, and my family joined me, until a gentleman comes the dogs attacked. Jalahalli Airforce playground, Vidyaranyapura. I am guilty that I couldnt help her because of this wall." 

"I was the helpless eyewitness. Due to their big wall, I couldnt save her. I shouted and called some people and they took her to hospital, but no use," he added.

 

Its a tragic scene in the morning itself.Dozen of stray dogs attack a lady.I shouted,and my family joined me,until a gentleman comes the dogs attacked.Jalahalli Airforce playground,Vidyaranyapura.I am guilty that I couldnt help her because of this wall. @IAF_MCC @RajnathSingh_in pic.twitter.com/rccgoFM9OJ

— Harikrishnan (@smarthari) August 28, 2024

 

In May this year, a child suffered injuries in a stray dog attack in Belagavi. In Karnataka's Bagalkote, a man suffered injuries after a pack of 5-6 dogs attacked him. The incident has sparked outrage and concern among residents, highlighting the growing issue of stray dog attacks in urban areas and raising questions about public safety.