Meerut: An eight-year-old boy was mauled to death by stray dogs in Saharanpur district, triggering panic among villagers who said their repeated complaints had gone unheard.
Details of the Incident
The incident occurred on Monday evening in the Fatehpur police station area. The victim, a Class 3 student, had gone to the fields on the outskirts of his village to collect fodder. Police said he was alone when a pack of dogs attacked him, inflicting severe injuries.
SHO Virendra Singh Rana said the injured boy was taken to a primary health centre, where doctors declared him brought dead. "The body has been sent for postmortem, and further action will be taken based on a complaint by the family," he said.
Villagers' Outrage
Residents expressed anger and grief over the incident. "We have complained several times about stray dogs, but no action was taken. Now a child has lost his life. Who will take responsibility?" said a resident.
The boy was the third of four siblings, and the son of a labourer who loads bricks on tractor-trolleys.
Previous Similar Incidents
Similar incidents have been reported in the district in recent years:
- In April 2025, a nine-year-old boy was mauled to death in Islamnagar village of Rampur Maniharan area.
- On September 20, 2024, a four-year-old from Majra Kazipura was killed in a similar attack.
- In 2023, a seven-year-old boy from Bilaspur village died in an attack on February 18, while cattle were killed in Gangoh on December 8.
The recurring attacks have raised concerns about the growing menace of stray dogs in the region and the lack of effective action by authorities.
