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Crime
Pet dog bites 13-year-old boy in Jalandhar’s Avtar Nagar, grandmother intervenes
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 09:16 AM
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A pet dog attacked a 13‑year‑old boy playing in a lane in Avtar Nagar, Jalandhar on Sunday night; his grandmother stepped in and the owner later offered an apology.
On Sunday night, a pet dog entered a narrow lane in Avtar Nagar, Jalandhar, and bit a 13‑year‑old boy who was playing there. The child sustained bite wounds on his arm and leg, prompting immediate concern among nearby residents.
The boy's grandmother, who was walking nearby, rushed to his aid, pulling the dog away and providing first‑aid until the child could be taken to a local clinic. Medical staff reported that the injuries were non‑life‑threatening but required stitches.
Police were called to the scene, registered the incident as an animal‑related assault, and took statements from the victim's family and witnesses. The dog's owner arrived shortly after, expressed remorse and formally apologized to the family, assuring that the animal would be restrained pending further investigation.
Authorities indicated that a formal inquiry would determine whether the dog was licensed and if any negligence contributed to the attack. The incident has sparked a reminder in the community about responsible pet ownership and the need for proper leashing in public spaces.
The boy's grandmother, who was walking nearby, rushed to his aid, pulling the dog away and providing first‑aid until the child could be taken to a local clinic. Medical staff reported that the injuries were non‑life‑threatening but required stitches.
Police were called to the scene, registered the incident as an animal‑related assault, and took statements from the victim's family and witnesses. The dog's owner arrived shortly after, expressed remorse and formally apologized to the family, assuring that the animal would be restrained pending further investigation.
Authorities indicated that a formal inquiry would determine whether the dog was licensed and if any negligence contributed to the attack. The incident has sparked a reminder in the community about responsible pet ownership and the need for proper leashing in public spaces.