# Stray dog mauls 2-year-old in north Delhi, CCTV captures attack 2026-09-20T21:37:40+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A two-year-old boy suffered severe facial injuries after a stray dog attacked him while he played outside his home in Wazirabad, north Delhi, on Sunday. CCTV footage shows the dog charging at the child, knocking him down, and biting him repeatedly until neighbours chased it away. The toddler was rushed to hospital, where he is in the ICU after one surgery, doctors have scheduled a second operation in three months. The mother said the dog attacked twice and tore flesh from her son's face. Residents said they have repeatedly complained about stray dogs to local leaders with no result. The family alleged no police action has been taken and the dog has not been caught. An MCD official said 10 stray dogs were caught from Sangam Vihar, Wazirabad on Sunday. Police said they will act once the family files a formal complaint. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The Supreme Court in May 2025 ordered removal of stray dogs only from institutional areas, not residential streets like Wazirabad. Municipal authorities alone can carry out removals, and only after due process under the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023. The family must file a formal police complaint for any criminal action. The number of stray dogs in Delhi is estimated at over 6 lakh, according to municipal records. The next hearing on the Centre's stray dog management guidelines is expected in the Supreme Court later this year. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Delhi, MCD, stray dogs, Supreme Court, Wazirabad Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/stray-dog-mauls-2-year-old-in-north-delhi-cctv-captures-attack/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/stray-dog-mauls-2-year-old-in-north-delhi-cctv-captures-attack/#story-in-brief