Patiala:
A pair suffered a number of accidents after they have been attacked by a pitbull canine in Ghuman Nagar right here, with purported CCTV footage of the incident going viral on social media.
Commenting on the incident, Patiala Mayor Kundan Gogia instructed PTI that maintaining aggressive canine breeds as pets can be banned within the metropolis.
He stated the matter can be mentioned at a Home assembly of the municipal company and a particular decision can be thought of on this regard.
The incident came about on Tuesday night when Ankit Sabharwal and his spouse Shifali, residents of Patiala, had gone to Ghuman Nagar together with a property seller to view a home for lease.
In response to Ankit, when the gate of the home was opened, a pitbull dashed out and attacked his spouse. The canine severely mauled her arm and different components of her physique, inflicting deep accidents that required surgical procedure. She is at the moment present process therapy at a non-public hospital.
Ankit additionally sustained deep chew accidents on his legs and again whereas attempting to save lots of his spouse.
Purported CCTV footage of the incident exhibits the canine attacking the couple, whereas close by residents make strenuous efforts to stave it off. The victims could be seen attempting to flee from the frenzied animal.
A girl emerges from the home with a stick however fails to cease the canine. Thereafter, two-three extra individuals wielding sticks are seen approaching the ravenous canine and by some means pulling the injured couple away.
Ankit stated police have been knowledgeable concerning the incident and sought motion towards these accountable for allegedly permitting the canine to roam freely.
The incident has raised recent issues over the security of residents amid repeated circumstances of canine assaults within the metropolis. Earlier, on August 9, a woman was allegedly mauled by a stray canine whereas passing by means of Guru Nanak Nagar space.
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