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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Hope this is implemented strictly': Families of dog bite victims welcome SC order; ask those opposing to adopt
Photo/PTI On June 30, six-year-old Chhavi Sharma, known as Bittu, was bitten by a stray dog while walking to her aunt's house in northwest Delhi's Pooth Kalan. Her family says the dog attacked without provocation, leaving her bleeding on the doorstep. She was taken to Dr B R Ambedkar Hospital for anti-rabies treatment, but her health worsened in mid-July. On July 21, her first day back at school, she began vomiting, lost strength in her limbs, and stopped speaking. Four days later, just before she was due for her final vaccine dose, she died. For her family, the Supreme Court's order on Monday to remove stray dogs from all Delhi localities and place them in shelters is not only a policy decision but also a form of justice. "We don't want even our enemies to go through what we underwent. With the Supreme Court's decision, we believe that our child's death has not gone in vain," said Krishna Devi, Chhavi's aunt, as quoted by PTI. "I feel like my child is the change. I hope there are no more Chhavis, who are hurt elsewhere. Nobody should go through the cruel fate we underwent," she said. The Supreme Court described the stray dog situation in Delhi as 'extremely grim' and directed the Delhi government and civic bodies to immediately start picking up stray dogs and keeping them in shelters. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like NRIs Living In Bulgaria Are Eligible For INR 2 Lakh Monthly Pension. Invest 18K/Month Get Offer Undo It also warned of strict action against anyone obstructing the process. Chhavi's family said the order brought them some relief. "We heard about the Supreme Court's verdict on TV. The first thing we felt was a sigh of relief. Now I hope they take these animals to places where they can't hurt us," Krishna Devi was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. "Just like gaushalas (cowsheds) are built for cows, something must be built for these dogs. We are not fighting the animals; we just want them kept separate so they don't hurt us. And those who feed them should be made accountable — they feed them on the streets and leave, and these dogs form packs and chase children," she added. Another family in the city has also faced a similar incident. Dheeraj Ahuja, a resident of Ashok Vihar, said his seven-year-old son, who often fed stray dogs, was mauled by one in their neighbourhood. "We welcome this Supreme Court order. It is a great, though delayed, step. My son, who is in Class 7, had to take 10 injections. The child who once fed these dogs was brutally attacked," he said, as quoted by PTI. Ahuja also addressed those opposing the order. "They should come forward, adopt these dogs and keep them in their homes. Our suffering is personal and we hope this is implemented strictly," he added.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- The Hindu
'I hope there are no more Chhavis': Family of stray dog attack victim welcomes Supreme Court order
"We don't want even our enemies to go through what we underwent. With the Supreme Court's decision, we believe that our child's death has not gone in vain," said Krishna Devi, her voice breaking as she remembers her six-year-old niece Chhavi Sharma, whose life was cut short by a stray dog attack in June. For her grieving family, the Supreme Court's Monday (August 11, 2025) order to remove stray dogs from all localities in Delhi and place them in shelters is not only a policy decision but it is also a moment of justice, born out of unimaginable loss. "I feel like my child is the change. I hope there are no more Chhavis, who are hurt elsewhere. Nobody should go through the cruel fate we underwent," Chhavi's aunt Devi told PTI. Chhavi, lovingly called Bittu, was bitten by a stray dog on June 30 while walking to her aunt's house in northwest Delhi's Pooth Kalan. The family recalls that the dog attacked without provocation, leaving her bleeding heavily on the doorstep. She was rushed to Dr B.R. Ambedkar Hospital for anti-rabies treatment, but her health deteriorated in mid-July. On July 21, her first day back at school, she began vomiting, lost strength in her limbs and stopped speaking. Four days later, just before her final vaccine dose was due, she died. Also read | Will implement Supreme Court order on stray dogs in planned manner: Delhi CM The Supreme Court on Monday termed the stray dog menace in Delhi "extremely grim" and directed the Delhi government and the civic bodies to immediately start picking up strays and keeping them in shelters. It also warned of strict action against anyone obstructing the process. For Chhavi's family, the decision brought a glimmer of relief. "We heard about the Supreme Court's verdict on TV. The first thing we felt was a sigh of relief. Now I hope they take these animals to places where they can't hurt us," says Ms. Devi. But the memories remain raw. Just days after Chhavi's death, another young girl in the locality was bitten by a dog. "It was like a cruel reminder of what happened to our daughter. Even after 15 days, I can still hear her [Chhavi's] laughter when I close my eyes," she says, and urges authorities to act decisively, not only by building shelters for dogs but also by curbing irresponsible feeding. "Just like gaushalas [cowsheds] are built for cows, something must be built for these dogs. We are not fighting the animals; we just want them kept separate so they don't hurt us. And those who feed them should be made accountable — they feed them on the streets and leave, and these dogs form packs and chase children," she says. Another family, too, is living with the scars of an attack. Dheeraj Ahuja, a resident of Ashok Vihar, says his seven-year-old son, once a regular feeder of stray dogs, was mauled by one in the neighbourhood. "We welcome this Supreme Court order. It is a great, though delayed, step. My son, who is in Class 7, had to take 10 injections. The child who once fed these dogs was brutally attacked. "This order is very much needed. It reflects the reality of the current situation. But there must also be a balance so that humans and animals can coexist safely," he says. Mr. Ahuja has a message for those opposing the order. "They should come forward, adopt these dogs and keep them in their homes. Our suffering is personal and we hope this is implemented strictly," he says. For families who are victims of the stray dog menace, the court's directive is more than a legal mandate. It is a chance to ensure no other parent buries a child because of a dog bite.
Time of India
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chhavi Mittal slams ‘mean' comments from women after sharing horrid incident, asks: 'Have you never felt unsafe?'
Actress Chhavi Mittal, best known for her role in Tumhari Disha and Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann, recently opened up about an incident that left her feeling unsafe. Sharing her experience in a recent Instagram reel, Chhavi said she had ordered something through a grocery delivery app but faced an issue with the online payment. When the delivery partner arrived, he made a personal remark about how she 'doesn't usually talk like this,' which made her uncomfortable. She shared the incident in an Instagram reel, expressing how it happened and made her uncomfortable. After posting the reel, the actress noticed that several of the mean and dismissive comments were coming from women. She then took to her Instagram Stories and slammed the trolls. She wrote, 'It's amazing how most of the mean and insensitive comments posted on this video are by women!! If a woman cannot empathise with another woman for her safety, idk who can. Tell me, dear women, as women, have you never felt unsafe by somebody's mere 'gaze' or 'tone' of voice!!??? Don't you sometimes just KNOW when somebody is crossing a line with you? Don't you ALWAYS JUST KNOW??' Her post has since sparked discussion online, with many agreeing that instincts about personal safety should be taken seriously and respected. On the work front, Chhavi has won hearts with her roles in TV shows — Tumhari Disha, Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann, and more.
Hindustan Times
28-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Death of 6-year-old Delhi girl due to rabies sparks outrage, locals slam MCD
The death of a six-year-old girl, Chhavi, due to rabies after a dog bite has sparked outrage in the Pooth Kalan area in Delhi's Rohini. The residents claim that the MCD officials began removing canines from the street only after the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the incident. The Supreme Court on Monday highlighted the increasing cases of dog bite in Delhi that leads to rabies, impacting the vulnerable population.(Pixaby/Representational Image) 'Why did it take a child's death and a Supreme Court order for anyone to care', family of the six-year-old asked. The Supreme Court on Monday highlighted the increasing cases of dog bite in Delhi that leads to rabies, impacting the vulnerable population, including children and the elderly. 'We take suo motu cognisance of this news item,' the court said, according to PTI news agency. The court ordered the register of the death of the girl as a public interest matter. Six-year-old Chhavi Sharma, who was affectionately called 'Bittu' by her family, was bitten by a stray dog on June 30 while going to her aunt's house in the same area. According to the family, the dog attacked her without any provocation. The family found out about the bite when Chhavi came crying and bleeding to the aunt and collapsed on the doorstep. 'We washed her wounds and immediately took her to the Dr BR Ambedkar Hospital, where her anti-rabies treatment began,' the girl's aunt, Krishna Devi, told PTI. Doctors administered her first vaccine dose and scheduled the remaining doses for July 3, 7 and 28. However, Chhavi's condition worsened by mid-July when she started vomiting while in school on July 21. That night, the six-year-old lost strength in her limbs and stopped speaking, after which the family took her to a private hospital where doctors suspected rabies. Just a few days before her final dose of the vaccine, Chhavi died on July 25. Chhavi's family alleged medical negligence from the first hospital, stating that despite the first visit, she could not even lift her hand by the second week. The family alleged that even when they kept going back, the hospital refused to pay attention. "Had they paid attention, maybe our daughter would have been alive today,' Krishna Devi said. Chhavi, who lost her mother as a baby during the Covid-19 pandemic, was raised by her paternal uncle and aunt. She brought life into the home, her family said, 'but after her death, now there is silence." Stray dogs bit at least 4 people before This was not the first incident of a dog bite. Pooth Kalan residents say that they have filed multiple complaints about the stray dogs in the area, but no one has paid any attention. 'The dog bit at least four to five people before her,' a relative said. Residents say that now that a child has lost her life, MCD has suddenly started removing dogs. Locals say that the unregulated feeding of the stray dogs by outsiders worsens the issue. They say that these dogs become territorial and start chasing children. Former Union Minister Vijay Goel welcomed the SC move and said that he will present facts and public grievances before the court. According to him, more than 2.000 dog bite cases are reported in Delhi every day. Seeing the menace, MCD recently formed a subcommittee to set up shelter homes for these dogs in each city zone. The committee, chaired by Satya Sharma, will prepare an action plan to identify sites, estimate the budget and coordinate with NGOs to set up shelters.
Hindustan Times
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'I feel it's a flaw to hide': Cancer survivor Chhavi Mittal cries about her ‘breasts no longer being the same size'
Actor Chhavi Mittal, who was diagnosed with cancer in April 2022, has spoken about how she misses her hair and also cries at times as her "breasts are no longer the same size". Taking to Instagram on Monday, Chhavi shared her pictures showing her scar post surgery for breast cancer. Chhavi Mittal shared a post on Instagram and talked about how she feels. Chhavi Mittal talks about her breast cancer scar In the photos, Chhavi posed inside her house in a pink outfit. She smiled as she showed off her scar and tattoos. She also posted a picture and a video from her workout session. Sharing the post, Chhavi captioned it, "Even though that scar on my back is beautiful and narrates a captivating story of resilience and courage, there are things that I do miss sometimes." Chhavi opens up about losing hair, having different-sized breasts Chhavi said the hair she now flaunts is extensions as she lost her "length and thickness" during cancer treatment. "That gorgeous hair, for one, are extensions. I lost my length and thickness due to the radiotherapy and hormone therapy. Now when someone praises me for my hair, I feel like I'm a liar and a cheat," she added. The actor shared that at times she cries as her "breasts are no longer the same size" and feels it's a flaw. "The breasts are no longer the same size, and that breaks my heart on most days. I cry for it many times & feel like that's a flaw I wanna hide. But you know what I do when I feel like that??" she added. Chhavi on how she deals with her emotions Chhavi then shared how she overcomes these emotions. "For hair, I took off my extensions today and am determined that soon I'll be able to grow my hair long again, coz I've always had a passion for long hair. And for breasts, I wear a low neck on low days and proudly flaunt my disfigurement and wear it like an ornament that was gifted directly from God," she also wrote. "Woh din bhi acche thay, aur ye din aur bhi acche hain (Those days were good and these days are good too). Thank you, God, for giving me the honour to go through breast cancer, and the blessing to survive. #breastcancerwarrior," concluded her post. About Chhavi's health In April 2022, Chhavi revealed that she was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. She underwent surgery and later announced she was cancer-free. In 2023, she was diagnosed with costochondritis, a condition characterised by inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the breastbone (sternum).
