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Crime
Stray Dog Attacks 4‑Year‑Old in Muzaffarpur, Causing Severe Injuries
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 12:48 PM
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A stray dog attacked a four‑year‑old child playing outside his home in Muzaffarpur’s Karbala area, inflicting serious wounds to the child’s head, hands and shoulders.
A stray dog suddenly lunged at a four‑year‑old boy who was playing outside his house in the Karbala neighbourhood of Muzaffarpur. The animal bit the child’s head, hands and shoulders, leaving deep lacerations and severe bruising.
The boy was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors treated the wounds and administered pain relief. He remains in a serious but stable condition, with doctors monitoring for infection and other complications.
Local police and the municipal authorities have responded to the incident, announcing that they will investigate the dog’s source and increase patrols in the area to prevent further attacks.
The attack highlights the ongoing problem of stray dogs in many parts of Bihar, prompting calls for better animal control measures and public awareness about safety precautions for children.
The boy was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors treated the wounds and administered pain relief. He remains in a serious but stable condition, with doctors monitoring for infection and other complications.
Local police and the municipal authorities have responded to the incident, announcing that they will investigate the dog’s source and increase patrols in the area to prevent further attacks.
The attack highlights the ongoing problem of stray dogs in many parts of Bihar, prompting calls for better animal control measures and public awareness about safety precautions for children.