3 children mauled by street dogs, girl suffers eye injury in Rajasthan's Alwar

Alwar (Rajasthan),UPDATED: Aug 26, 2025 23:51 IST

Three children were seriously injured after being attacked by street dogs in different parts of Rajasthan's Alwar district on Monday. The victims, including a three-year-old girl, suffered multiple wounds, sparking fresh anger among residents who say the authorities have failed to act despite repeated appeals.

According to locals, the three-year-old, identified as Anika, was playing outside her home when a street dog pounced on her. She sustained deep injuries to her eye, face, abdomen and thigh, and was rushed to a government hospital for treatment.

In another case, 12-year-old Rohit Saini was attacked as soon as he stepped outside his house in Alwar city. The dogs mauled both his legs, leaving deep wounds that required 15 stitches.

Similarly, Dev Yadav, who was returning home with his cousins after tuition classes, was assaulted by street dogs. The animals bit his legs and fingers, leaving him bleeding heavily.

RISING ATTACKS IN ALWAR

Alwar, part of the National Capital Region (NCR) region, recorded the highest number of dog-bite cases in Rajasthan in the latest estimate. Residents say the situation has become alarming, especially for children, with fresh cases being reported almost daily.

Local families have expressed anguish, saying they cannot allow their children to step out of their homes without fear. “If we have to bear the medical costs, ensure safety ourselves, then what are the government and municipal authorities for?” one parent said in tears.

NATIONAL DEBATE ON STRAY DOGS

The incidents come amid a larger national debate over stray dog management. While the Supreme Court has issued directives to regulate the population of street dogs, public protests had earlier forced the court to soften its stance after animal rights activists opposed mass removal.

However, residents in Alwar insist that the authorities must take urgent steps to protect children and the elderly from frequent attacks. Anger is growing, with locals warning of mass protests if the administration fails to act swiftly.

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Inputs by Himanshu Sharma in Alwar