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NDTV
6 days ago
- NDTV
7-Year-Old Chennai Girl Mauled By Pit Bull, Doctors Recommend Plastic Surgery
Chennai: A seven-year-old girl was severely mauled by a Pit Bull in Chennai's Tondiarpet on Monday, resulting in major injuries to her face and chin. The child is currently undergoing treatment at the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital, where doctors have recommended reconstructive plastic surgery due to the extent of tissue damage. The attack took place when the girl, who lives on the first floor of a rented house, came down to the ground floor, where the three-year-old Pit Bull was allegedly left unleashed. The dog pounced on the child. Her father, present at the scene, fought desperately to save her and managed to pull her away, but not before she suffered serious facial injuries. The dog's caretaker, identified as Jothi, has been arrested. Investigators say the original owner of the Pit Bull is reportedly travelling abroad, and Jothi's family had adopted the animal. However, authorities revealed that the family had not obtained a licence to keep the pet, a mandatory requirement under local pet ownership rules. A photograph shared with NDTV shows the right side of the child's face completely bandaged, highlighting the severity of the injuries. The girl's family has so far declined to speak to the media, visibly distraught over the incident. The Chennai Corporation has seized the dog, which is now being held at an animal shelter run by the civic body. An officer told NDTV, "This is a serious violation. Not only was the pitbull unlicensed, but it was also left without restraint. We're investigating all angles, including negligence and violations of pet laws." In Chennai, pet rules mandate leashing, muzzling of aggressive breeds, and licensing-especially in public spaces like parks.
NDTV
6 days ago
- NDTV
7-Year-Old Girl Injured In Sudden Attack By Pitbull In Chennai: Police
Chennai: A seven-year-old girl was injured after a Pitbull suddenly attacked her in Tondiarpet here, police said on Tuesday. The girl, who suffered injuries to her face and chin, has been admitted to the Stanley Government Hospital here where she has been advised plastic surgery by the doctors. Her condition was stable, the official said. The violent animal has been caught and sent to the Chennai Corporation's Animal Shelter, he added. After the girl stepped out of her first-floor house in Tondiarpet on Sunday, the house owner's dog grabbed at her face. Hearing her screams, her father and neighbours rushed to her help and somehow managed to save the girl. The canine's owner Jothi, who was living on the ground floor, had been booked under sections 125 and 291 of the BNS. An official from the civic body visited the girl at the hospital and enquired about her health condition. He said the three-year-old Pitbull was brought home by the owner a month ago from her relative's house. The owners did not have a pet licence, the official added. Following the attack, the police arrested Jothi for negligence with respect to animals and endangering human life.
News18
6 days ago
- News18
Seven-year-old girl injured in sudden attack by Pitbull in Chennai
Chennai, Aug 5 (PTI) A seven-year-old girl was injured after a Pitbull suddenly attacked her in Tondiarpet here, police said on Tuesday. The girl, who suffered injuries to her face and chin, has been admitted to the Stanley Government Hospital here where she has been advised plastic surgery by the doctors. Her condition was stable, the official said. The violent animal has been caught and sent to the Chennai Corporation's Animal Shelter, he added. After the girl stepped out of her first-floor house in Tondiarpet on Sunday, the house owner's dog grabbed at her face. Hearing her screams, her father and neighbours rushed to her help and somehow managed to save the girl. The canine's owner Jothi, who was living on the ground floor, had been booked under sections 125 and 291 of the BNS. Following the attack, the police arrested Jothi for negligence with respect to animals and endangering human life. PTI JSP KH view comments First Published: August 05, 2025, 15:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
6 days ago
- India Today
Seven-year-old Chennai girl mauled by house owner's Pitbull dog, severely injured
A seven-year-old Chennai girl was mauled by her house owner's dog, reportedly a Pitbull, leaving her with severe facial injuries on 45-year-old owner, Jothi, kept the Pitbull on the premises where the child's family lived on the first floor. The girl's father, Raja, said the attack was unprovoked and sudden.'The dog was quiet but suddenly grabbed my daughter's face. I had to jump in and open its jaws to save my child. But her face is full of injuries. Doctors are saying that it might take two years to heal. Doctors say that she will require plastic surgery and might take two years to heal. Police have taken my complaint,' said The dog was subsequently caught and sent to a Corporation animal shelter, while Jothi was booked under sections 125 and 291 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act. Further investigation is another incident, a young girl was attacked by stray dogs while she was playing in her locality in Karnataka's Chitradurga district on July 19. The incident was caught on CCTV video of the incident showed two stray dogs chasing a girl, believed to be from six to nine-years-old, during daytime in a street of a residential colony. The footage captures the moment the child trips and falls while trying to flee, after which the dogs continue to attack her. The assault ends only when local residents rush to her aid. The visibly shaken girl could be seen crying and pleading for help.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu#Chennai
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
7- year-old bit by Pitbull in Tondiarpet
A seven-year-old girl has been admitted in hospital after she was bitten by a dog- a Pitbull- on Sunday in Tondiarpet. Police sources said seven year old girl was returning home after going out with her father Raja and mother. When they came to their house, the dog belonging to the house owner Jothi pounced on her. The dog bit her on the left side of face and her father managed to pull her away from its grasp after a struggle. Later, the child was taken to Government Stanley Hospital where she was admitted for treatment. The doctors have advised plastic surgery for her. Based on a complaint, Police registered a case against the owner of dog. A senior official with Greater Chennai Corporation said the dog, a Pitbull, was not licensed with the civic body, but was vaccinated by the owner. 'So, far, the dog has been been noted to be calm and not ferocious. The animal has now been sent to the Animal Birth Control centre in Pulianthope. The Tamil Nadu Animal Welfare Board has been informed and they will take a decision on further accommodation of the dog. Since this breed has been banned by the State government, necessary action regarding returning the animal to the owners will also be taken by the Board,' he added.
