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Pitbull attacks couple viewing house in Patiala, wife undergoes surgery
A pitbull mauled a couple who had gone to view a house for rent in Patiala on Tuesday evening. CCTV footage shows the dog dashing out and attacking Shifali and her husband…
The Story in Brief
A pitbull mauled a couple who had gone to view a house for rent in Patiala on Tuesday evening. CCTV footage shows the dog dashing out and attacking Shifali and her husband Ankit Sabharwal as the gate opened. A woman emerged with a stick but could not control the dog before locals drove it away.
Shifali underwent surgery at Amar Hospital. Police say an FIR will be registered against the owner under section 291 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Patiala Municipal Corporation bans pit bulls as pets, but enforcement remains weak. Punjab reported 3.34 lakh dog bite cases in 2024, up from 1.10 lakh in 2020.
The Indian Opinion
Every dog attack sparks calls for a blanket ban on 'ferocious' breeds, but the real culprit is owners who cannot control their animals. Punjab’s dog bite numbers have tripled in five years, yet bans on pit bulls in Patiala exist only on paper. Instead of another breed-specific ban, the test is whether the municipal corporation can enforce existing rules and hold this owner accountable with a conviction.
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, indiatvnews.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
