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Shimla Dog Attack: 20-Month-Old Girl Dragged, Mauled by Strays; Survives with 25 Stitches.
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News18•21-09-2026, 14:25
Shimla Dog Attack: 20-Month-Old Girl Dragged, Mauled by Strays; Survives with 25 Stitches.
- •A 20-month-old girl was attacked and dragged 20-30 meters by stray dogs in Shimla's Shankli area.
- •The child sustained severe injuries to her head, near the ear, neck, chest, stomach, and arms, requiring 20 stitches.
- •Her mother rescued her after hearing screams and rushed her to IGMC Shimla for urgent treatment.
- •The family, arriving from Dehradun, demanded strict action against stray dogs to prevent future incidents.
- •Shimla Mayor stated dangerous dogs will be moved to Tootikandi Dog Huts and sterilization efforts are ongoing.
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Two stray dogs attacked a 20-month-old girl outside her home in the Shankli area of Shimla, dragging her for 20 to 30 meters and severely mauling her body. Her mother and nearby residents heard her screams, chased the dogs away by throwing stones, and rushed her to IGMC Shimla where she received 25 stitches.
Shimla city reports approximately 150 dog bite cases every month, highlighting an ongoing and serious stray dog menace in the capital of Himachal Pradesh.
The Mayor of Shimla stated that dangerous dogs will be taken to dog huts built in Tootikandi and noted that sterilization processes for stray dogs are currently ongoing in the city.
