Rajkot: In another incident of stray dog menace, a four-year-old girl lost her life after being attacked by a pack dogs on Monday in the Jangleshwar area of the city.

The incident occurred when the girl was playing outside her home, and at that time, a pack of stray dogs attacked her. 7-8 dogs bit her on the mouth, stomach, and hands, resulting in fatal injuries. Nearby people tried to help her, but she succumbed to her injuries on the spot.

Officials disclosed that the family of the deceased girl had migrated from Uttar Pradesh to Rajkot for employment. Following the incident, the Bhaktinagar police initiated an investigation.

Local residents emphasized that the presence of dogs has been a source of fear in the area for an extended period. One resident attributed the rise in dog attacks to the accumulation of garbage and food waste in the locality, contributing to an increase in the dog population.

Residents claimed that this was not the first time such incidents have occurred in the area, with previous cases of children being bitten by dogs. The locals expressed frustration, stating that despite bringing the matter to the attention of the municipal corporation, no significant action has been taken by the civic body. DeshGujarat