10 year old Mumbai girl gets bitten by dog, undergoes 2-hour surgery, gets 45 stitches
In a troubling incident, a 10-year-old girl received 45 stitches after being severely bitten by a German Shepherd dog.
Mumbai: In a troubling incident, a 10-year-old girl received 45 stitches after being severely bitten by a German Shepherd dog. The incident took place at the Lodha Eternis Society in Mumbai’s Andheri East MIDC area. This marks the third instance of the same dog attacking residents in the locality.
On November 27, the girl was bitten while visiting a friend in her building. The dog slipped out through an open door, causing the accident. Initially considered a scratch, the severity of the incident became apparent when neighbors informed the parents, Rupesh and Xingxing Kumar. The child was immediately taken to Hiranandani Hospital for surgery on a deep wound to her left calf.
Frustrated by repeated incidents despite warnings, the Kumars filed a First Information Report (FIR) under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure against the dog owners on November 30. The society secretary, Gurpreet Singh Uppal, played a crucial role in encouraging the family to take official action.
Uppal outlined the society’s actions, including urging the Kumars to file a complaint, summoning the dog’s owner for discussion, and exploring options with the apartment owner residing abroad. The owner remained unapologetic and even threatened a counter-FIR.
Uppal emphasized the importance of responsible pet ownership and co-existence in residential complexes. Despite stringent rules preventing outright bans on pets, the society is working towards ensuring the safety of its residents.
The consequences of the dog bites extend beyond physical trauma. The 10-year-old bitten by a dog, a state-level taekwondo player, had to miss two inter-school competitions and two weeks of school. The family also had to cancel a school trip, incurring financial losses.
Ms Kalinga