Pet dog lunges at three girls inside lift in Mumbai building; CCTV clip goes viral
A pet dog lunged at three girls inside an elevator in a Mumbai residential building, an incident captured on CCTV that has since gone viral. While no injuries were reported and no formal complaints were filed, the footage has sparked public concern regarding pet safety in shared residential spaces.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing tensions and safety concerns regarding pet ownership in high-density urban residential environments.
Panic gripped a high-rise residential tower in Mumbai after a pet dog allegedly turned aggressive inside an elevator and lunged at three young girls, a harrowing incident captured on CCTV that has gone viral on social media.
According to the police, the incident occurred on Thursday (July 16, 2026), evening at Sheth Irene tower in the western suburb of Malad.
No injuries were reported to the authorities, and no complaint has been lodged, they said, adding that the resident had permission to take her pet in the lift.
The CCTV footage, which went viral on social media, showed a woman entering the building's lift with her pet dog while the girls were already inside.
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