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Crime
6-Month-Old Baby Critical After Pit Bull Attack in Sonipat, Haryana
✍️ NDTV
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 07:16 AM
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A six‑month‑old infant was left in critical condition after a pit bull attacked the child in Sonipat, Haryana, with the incident captured on CCTV.
A six‑month‑old baby was attacked by a pit bull in the Sonipat district of Haryana, leaving the child in a critical state. The assault was recorded by a nearby CCTV camera, which showed the dog lunging at the infant before bystanders intervened.
Local emergency services were called to the scene, and the baby was rushed to a hospital where doctors confirmed the severity of the injuries. Medical staff have placed the child in intensive care and are monitoring vital signs closely.
Police have opened an investigation into the incident, treating it as a criminal case of animal‑related assault. Authorities are also looking into the ownership of the dog and whether proper licensing and containment measures were in place.
The incident has sparked concerns among residents about stray and unregistered dogs in the area, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of animal control regulations.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and the child's condition evolves.
Local emergency services were called to the scene, and the baby was rushed to a hospital where doctors confirmed the severity of the injuries. Medical staff have placed the child in intensive care and are monitoring vital signs closely.
Police have opened an investigation into the incident, treating it as a criminal case of animal‑related assault. Authorities are also looking into the ownership of the dog and whether proper licensing and containment measures were in place.
The incident has sparked concerns among residents about stray and unregistered dogs in the area, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of animal control regulations.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and the child's condition evolves.