A couple suffered multiple injuries after a pet pitbull attacked them while they had gone to view a house for rent in Patiala.
Read Full StoryAccording to Ankit, the attack happened as the gate of the house was opened.
The purported CCTV footage shows the dog attacking the couple as nearby residents make strenuous efforts to drive it away.
Two or three more people then approach with sticks and somehow manage to pull the injured couple away from the animal.
The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of residents amid repeated dog attacks in the city.
A couple suffered multiple injuries after a pet pitbull attacked them while they had gone to view a house for rent in Patiala. A purported CCTV footage of the incident has gone viral on social media.
The incident took place on Tuesday evening when Ankit Sabharwal, a manager at a private bank, and his wife Shifali Sabharwal, a professor at Chandigarh University, went to Ghuman Nagar with a property dealer to see the house.
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According to Ankit, the attack happened as the gate of the house was opened. A pitbull suddenly dashed out and attacked Shifali. The dog severely mauled her arm and other parts of her body, causing deep injuries.
Ankit Sabharwal said, "I have received stitches all over my body. My wife has undergone surgery on her arms and legs. I want justice. The dog did not stop even after being ordered by its owner. My wife is under observation after surgery."
Shifali's family admitted her to hospital, where she underwent plastic surgery. She remains under treatment at the private hospital.
Ankit also suffered deep bite injuries on his legs and back while trying to save his wife.
The purported CCTV footage shows the dog attacking the couple as nearby residents make strenuous efforts to drive it away. The couple can be seen trying to escape from the animal.
A woman comes from the house carrying a stick and attempts to stop the dog but fails. Two or three more people then approach with sticks and somehow manage to pull the injured couple away from the animal.
Ankit said the police had been informed about the incident and sought action against those responsible for allegedly allowing the dog to roam freely.
After the video surfaced on social media, police took cognisance of the incident. DSP Jangjit Randhawa said police verified the video and contacted the family.
The DSP said police would take legal action after receiving Shifali's medical report. He said an FIR would be registered under Section 291 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in cases where a pet animal bites or injures a person.
Randhawa also said police would take action regarding dangerous dog breeds in accordance with court orders. He indicated that police could launch a campaign after August 15 to investigate and verify such cases.
Patiala Mayor Kundan Gogia said keeping aggressive dog breeds as pets would be banned in the city. He said the matter would be discussed at a House meeting of the municipal corporation, where a special resolution would be considered.
The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of residents amid repeated dog attacks in the city. On August 9, a girl was mauled by a stray dog while passing through the Guru Nanak Nagar area.
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Police said they would take further action based on the medical report and other facts related to the case.
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