Pit Bull Attack
Pit Bull Attack Leaves Infant and Aunt Seriously Injured in Sonipat
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According to the family, the pit bull emerged from a nearby house after its gate was opened and released the infant only after roughly 30 seconds, when a young man intervened and held the dog’s jaws.
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The child reportedly required more than 20 stitches for deep injuries to his face, mouth and hand; he was initially treated at a private hospital in Delhi before being transferred to PGIMS Rohtak because of the injury severity and the family’s mounting medical costs.
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PGIMS Rohtak director Dr. S.K. Singhal said the infant had been “badly bitten” and sustained multiple wounds, but that the child was improving and was “better than before.”
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The reports note that India has no uniform nationwide ban on pit bulls, although some municipal authorities impose local restrictions; Livemint cited Ghaziabad and Chandigarh as places where pit bulls, rottweilers and certain other breeds cannot be kept as pets.
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Livemint placed the Sonipat attack in the context of a similar incident in Delhi the previous year, in which a six-year-old boy lost part of his right ear and suffered other serious injuries after being mauled by a pit bull in Vinay Enclave.
A six-month-old infant suffered severe injuries on September 14 after a pit bull attacked him and his aunt in Sonipat, Haryana. Times of India reported the dog escaped through an open gate in Sikka Colony, knocked both victims down, and held the child for roughly 30 seconds before a bystander forced its jaws open. The infant required more than 20 stitches for deep wounds to his face, mouth, and hand.
The child was transferred to PGIMS Rohtak after initial treatment at a private Delhi hospital. Hindustan Times reported the infant's condition as stable, though doctors confirmed he had been "badly bitten" with multiple wounds. No formal police complaint has been filed, and no case has been registered as of the latest reports.
The Attack: 30 Seconds That Changed Everything
CCTV footage shows the pit bull emerging from a nearby house after its gate was opened, immediately targeting the six-month-old and his aunt. Times of India reported the dog knocked both victims to the ground and seized the infant. A young man intervened roughly 30 seconds into the attack, forcing the dog's jaws apart and freeing the child. The aunt was also injured during the ordeal.
Critical Injuries Requiring Emergency Surgery
The infant's injuries were severe enough to require emergency surgery. Times of India stated the child suffered deep gouges to his face, mouth, and hands requiring over 20 stitches. More critically, doctors at PGIMS Rohtak found severe abdominal trauma with protruding intestines. Dr. S.K. Singhal, the hospital director, confirmed the child had been "badly bitten and had multiple wounds" but added that "his condition is improving and he is better than before."
Police Inaction Raises Questions About Owner Accountability
Despite widespread public outcry and viral CCTV footage, Sonipat police have not registered a case. According to the police spokesperson, "We have not received any complaint yet. If a complaint is received, a case will be registered." The infant's father has publicly demanded an explicit nationwide ban on pit bulls. As of now, the dog owner faces no legal consequences, raising concerns about how India handles dangerous pet ownership.
India's Fragmented Rules on Dangerous Breeds
India has no uniform nationwide ban on pit bulls, leaving regulation fragmented across cities and municipalities. Times of India noted that Ghaziabad and Chandigarh have enacted explicit local bans on keeping pit bulls, rottweilers, and certain other aggressive breeds as pets. The Sonipat attack mirrors a similar incident in Delhi's Vinay Enclave where a six-year-old boy lost part of his ear in a pit bull mauling. Experts argue that owner negligence—not the breed itself—drives these tragedies, calling for stricter liability laws and mandatory training for pet owners.
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