Dragged, Bitten, Scalp Torn: 4-Year-Old Attacked By Stray Dog In Karnataka

A four-year-old boy is in critical condition after being brutally attacked by a stray dog in Raichur, Karnataka. This incident follows a recent fatal attack on a toddler in the same district, raising concerns about stray dog management.
Why it matters
The recurring nature of these attacks highlights a growing public safety crisis regarding stray animal populations in urban Indian districts.
An evening of play turned tragic for a four-year-old in Karnataka after he was brutally attacked by a stray dog, leaving his head severely torn. The child is now battling for his life.Four-year-old Gopal was playing near his house in Maliyabad in Karnataka's Raichur city, when he was attacked by a stray dog. The dog allegedly pounced on the child, dragged him and repeatedly bit him on the head, leaving his scalp torn.Visuals from the attack shows the child's head covered in blood. Most of his scalp had been ripped off, with only a portion at the back of his head remaining attached.
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