CCTV footage shows 4-year-old mauled to death by street dogs in Hyderabad

The incidents of stray dogs attacking people has been on a rise and so are the viral videos of these incidents that have led to considerable shock and fear among people. In the latest incident, a four-year-old, who was mauled by stray dogs in Hyderabad's Amberpet locality, died on Tuesday. The entire incident was captured by a CCTV camera at the premises where the boy's father worked as a security guard.

4 year old boy was mauled to death by 3 stray dogs in Hyderabad. 💔 PETA and the rest, please consider how dangerous it gets.. pic.twitter.com/Z7Dh4iEwWh

— Madan Gowri (@madan3) February 21, 2023

According to reports, the boy had accompanied his father to work when the incident occurred. In the video, the child is seen walking alone. Soon after, three dogs come charging towards the child and surround him.

The terrified boy tries to run, but the dogs close in and push him to the ground. They then start pulling at his clothes as the child struggles to break free. Soon, they completely overpower him and bit him all over. The boy sustained injuries to his stomach and passed away before reaching the hospital.

#Horrific: 4-Year-Old Mauled to Death by Street Dogs in Hyderabad, CCTV Captures Incident pic.twitter.com/ecS8j4Kkcj

— Kamlesh Kumar Ojha🇮🇳 (@Kamlesh_ojha1) February 21, 2023

The incident comes about two weeks after a four-year-old boy died after being attacked by stray dogs in Gujarat's Surat. Earlier, in January, over 80 people were hospitalised in Bihar's Arrah after a stray dog went on a biting spree.

The recent incidents once again throws the spotlight on stray dogs, which have long been a subject of debate in India.

The reasons for the high number of stray dogs in India are complex and include factors such as rapid urbanization, poor waste management practices, and limited resources for animal control and sterilization programs. In some cases, dogs are abandoned by their owners or left to roam the streets when their owners move away.

Stray dog attacks can have serious consequences for victims, including physical injuries and the risk of contracting diseases such as rabies. The government has implemented various measures to address the issue, such as vaccination campaigns and sterilization programs to reduce the number of stray dogs. However, progress has been slow, and the problem persists in many parts of the country.

There are also concerns about the inhumane treatment of stray dogs by some individuals and the need for better education and awareness about responsible pet ownership and animal welfare in general. The issue of stray dog attacks in India remains a complex and challenging one, requiring a multi-faceted approach to address the root causes and protect both human and animal populations.