A six-month-old baby was seriously injured after a pet pit bull attacked the child in Sikka Colony, Sonipat, Haryana, according to a report by Live Hindustan – NCR. The child is receiving treatment at PGI Rohtak and remains under medical supervision.
The incident reportedly took place when a woman was carrying the baby. The dog suddenly attacked, causing the woman to fall to the ground with the child. The report said the animal continued biting the baby even as nearby people tried to intervene.
Residents reportedly used sticks and their hands in an attempt to pull the dog away. The child was eventually taken to hospital, although the report did not provide details about the nature or extent of the injuries. It also did not state whether police or municipal authorities had registered a case or initiated action against the dog’s owner.
A video of the incident has circulated, showing the attack and the efforts of people nearby to rescue the child, Live Hindustan – NCR reported. The report also described the dog’s owner as appearing relaxed during the incident, a detail that has triggered questions about the owner’s response and responsibility. The owner’s account was not included in the supplied report.
The case has renewed concern over the risks of keeping powerful or aggressive dogs near young children without strict supervision. The report said people discussing the incident online had raised questions about precautions required when pets are around children, while others called for responsibility to be fixed in cases where an animal causes serious injury.
The circumstances behind the attack, including whether the dog was properly restrained, whether it had a history of aggressive behaviour and whether vaccination or registration records were available, were not established in the supplied report. These details will be important for determining the responsibilities of the owner and the authorities.
The incident also highlights a practical gap in urban safety: residents often encounter privately kept animals in dense neighbourhoods, but enforcement depends on local rules, complaint systems and timely action after an attack. The immediate priority remains the injured child’s treatment. Live Hindustan – NCR reported that the baby was under doctors’ care at PGI Rohtak; no further official medical update was provided in the supplied material.
