CCTV footage from Pune shows a terrifying attack in which a young girl carrying food was set upon by a pack of stray dogs. The clip, recorded by a nearby camera, captures the moment the animals knock the child to the ground and begin to bite and drag her. Shouts from bystanders alerted the child’s parents, who rushed to the scene and, with great courage and care, pulled her free from the dogs’ grip. The child was immediately taken for medical attention; initial reports indicate she suffered bite wounds and is being treated and monitored for infection and shock. Local residents have expressed outrage and fear after the video circulated on social media, prompting calls for urgent action on stray dog control and better municipal response. Police say they have registered a case after the viral footage drew attention, and animal control teams have been asked to assess the area and capture the animals if possible. Neighbours and community groups are urging quicker coordination between civic authorities, animal welfare organisations and police to prevent repeat incidents — including improved fencing near playgrounds, timely removal of aggressive animals, and public awareness about avoiding confrontations. The episode has sparked renewed debate over public safety and humane but effective stray animal management in urban neighbourhoods.
