A four-year-old girl sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a pack of six stray dogs near the indoor stadium in CQAL Layout, Sahakara Nagar, on Sunday evening, raising fresh concerns over Bengaluru’s growing stray dog problem.
The child, identified as Sangeetha, is the daughter of construction workers who migrated from Yadgir. The incident occurred at around 4.30 pm while she was walking along a road near the indoor stadium.
CCTV footage of the attack reportedly shows a group of stray dogs suddenly charging at the young girl and knocking her to the ground before mauling her. Her cries for help alerted nearby residents, who rushed to the spot and managed to rescue her from the dogs.
#Kid #attacked by stray #dogs#Bengaluru: A 4-year-old girl was attacked by a pack of stray dogs in CQAL Layout, Sahakarnagar, on Sunday evening. The child suffered multiple injuries to her leg, face, and hand. Alert residents rushed to her rescue. @timesofindia pic.twitter.com/w1IWZ1zkpF
— TOI Bengaluru (@TOIBengaluru) June 15, 2026
Sangeetha was immediately taken to a hospital, where she is currently undergoing treatment. Sources said she has received two injections and is being closely monitored. The attack left her with multiple bite wounds on her hands, legs, and face.
The incident took place within the jurisdiction of the Bengaluru North City Corporation and has triggered anger among local residents. Many alleged that they had repeatedly warned civic authorities about the increasing number of aggressive stray dogs in the area, but their complaints went largely unaddressed.
Residents said the stray dog menace has become a major safety concern, particularly for children and senior citizens who regularly use the roads and public spaces in the locality.
Following the attack, officials from the corporation’s animal husbandry department visited the site, collected details about the incident, and inspected the area. Civic authorities have assured residents that measures will be taken at the earliest to curb the stray dog population and prevent similar incidents.
The shocking attack has once again brought the spotlight on Bengaluru’s stray dog crisis, with residents demanding urgent and effective action to ensure public safety.
