A disturbing video of a delivery man being attacked by two pitbulls in Raipur, India, has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread anger and calls for action against the owners. The incident, believed to have occurred in the Anupam Nagar area, shows the dogs aggressively nipping at the man’s leg as he attempted to enter through a gate. A third dog, of an indigenous breed, barked furiously. The man retreated, crossing the street before climbing atop a parked car to escape the relentless attack. His clothes were ripped and his forearms bloodied during the ordeal.
The video has sparked outrage on social media, with many users demanding severe consequences for the owners. Some called for a complete ban on pitbulls in India, while others expressed concern for the delivery man’s well-being. One X user commented, “I’ve spoken out many times about dog attacks, not just from pets but also strays. This breed, in particular, is especially dangerous and should be banned completely in India! I hope lawyers have reached out to the injured man. The owner should be sued and instructed to compensate him well.” Another user urged, “Pitbull ban karo and file case on pitbull owners.” A third user offered to help the delivery man, stating, “The dog owners should be held accountable. A hefty compensation should be paid to the boy including medical bills. I can help with the lawyer’s fees.”
This incident comes at a time when concerns over dog attacks in India are growing. Just last week, a group of children and their parents in Hyderabad filed a complaint against the ‘menace of street dogs,’ citing several recent attacks, including some resulting in fatalities. In Telangana, an 18-month-old boy died, and another boy was injured in separate incidents involving street dogs. The Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, expressed deep distress over the Hyderabad death and ordered officials to take measures to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
The delivery man’s harrowing experience with pitbulls in Raipur has once again brought to light the urgent need for stricter regulations and awareness regarding responsible pet ownership and the potential dangers posed by certain breeds. The incident has ignited a national conversation about the appropriate measures to address the increasing issue of dog attacks in India.
