Bengaluru: A woman is Karnataka is recovering after being viciously attacked by a pet dog. The incident in a residential area of Bengaluru on January 26 at approximately 6:54 am, in HSR Layout's Teachers' Colony, as the woman was out for her morning walk.
The dog, owned by a man identified as Amaresh Reddy, suddenly attacked the woman, biting her on the neck, face, hands, and legs. She sustained severe injuries and was rushed to a hospital for immediate treatment
According to a report by India Today, doctors treating the woman stated that she required extensive medical care, with reports indicating she needed over 50 stitches to her face and neck. Hospital staff are continuing to monitor her condition as she remains under treatment.
A bystander who tried to intervene and help the woman was also bitten during the attack. While the details of the bystander's injuries have not been made public, both individuals were given medical attention following the incident.
A video clip shows the man attempting to pull the dog away from the victim by grabbing it by the neck. During the struggle, the woman was able to get up, retreat indoors, and close the gate behind her.
Her husband has since filed a complaint at the HSR Layout Police Station, accusing the dog owner of negligence.
In a separate incident, a kindergarten student was attacked by a stray dog on the morning of January 27, 2026, in Srinivasa Nagar, Khairatabad. The child sustained facial injuries from the attack, further intensifying concerns about stray dog control in Telangana.
The child was crossing the road near her home when the stray dog suddenly bit her. A passing motorist noticed the attack, stopped, and chased the dog away. The child’s family rushed her to a nearby hospital in Banjara Hills, where she received an anti-rabies injection.
As incidents of brutal dog bites continue to rise across the country, the Supreme Court of India has reserved its verdict on the ongoing case regarding stray dog management. On January 29, the apex court addressed petitions seeking modifications to prior orders, expressing serious concerns over the increasing number of stray dog attacks. The court indicated that local authorities and individuals feeding stray dogs might be held liable for injuries caused by the animals.
The court has been considering imposing heavy compensation on states for dog bite cases and has suggested that individuals who feed stray dogs should take responsibility for them, including housing them in their own homes.
However, the bench clarified that it has not ordered the removal of all stray dogs from public spaces but insists they must be treated according to the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, which involve sterilisation and vaccination. The court has called for written submissions from all parties involved before delivering its final ruling.