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.
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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.