A 35-year-old woman in Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, dies after an alleged attack by a pack of stray dogs. Local reports say the victim, identified as Leela Bai, goes to collect dry wood and scrap near Rajghat Road on Friday afternoon/evening, near brick kilns. Family members allege that 5–6 stray dogs knock her down and bite her on her hands, legs, stomach and neck, while residents say she is attacked by multiple dogs. A worker at a nearby brick kiln hears barking and her screams and finds the dogs attacking; he chases them away. The woman is reportedly bleeding heavily and dies at the scene. Police reach the area, take the body into custody, and send it for a post-mortem examination. A doctor on the post-mortem panel confirms dog bites and scratches on the body, with injury marks on the neck, head, hands and legs described as severe; a detailed report is sent to authorities. Police say they review the full autopsy findings before making further comments and state they are investigating the incident from all angles. Local residents express anger over recurring stray dog sightings and say complaints have been made. A municipal official says the incident occurred outside municipal limits and that vaccination drives continue in urban areas.
Woman Dies After Stray Dog Pack Attack in Barwani District, Police Investigate
A 35-year-old woman in Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, dies after an alleged attack by a pack of stray dogs. Local reports say the victim, identified as Leela Bai, goes to collect dry wood and scrap...
- A 35-year-old woman, identified as Leela Bai, dies after an alleged attack by stray dogs in Barwani district on Friday.
- Family members and witnesses allege multiple dogs (reported as about 4–6) bite her on areas including hands, legs, stomach and neck.
- Police collect the body and send it for a post-mortem; a doctor confirms dog bite and scratch marks.
- Police say they will comment after reviewing the detailed autopsy report and continue investigating.
- Local residents raise concerns about frequent stray dog sightings and demand action; the municipality states vaccination efforts continue and the incident was outside its limits.
Barwani (Madhya Pradesh): A 35-year-old woman, a scrap collector, died after she was attacked by stray dogs in Barwani town in Madhya Pradesh, officials said on Saturday.A doctor on the postmortem panel confirmed the presence of dog bites and scratches on the woman's body, while angry residents have demanded financial assistance for her family.Dr Anil Singh Jamod said injury marks caused by dog bites and scratches on the woman's neck, head, hands and legs appear to have caused her death and a detailed postmortem report is being sent to authorities.Superintendent of Police (SP) Padmavilochan Shukla said that he would be able to comment on the incident only after reviewing the detailed autopsy report.Police are investigating the incident from all angles, he added.Former councillor Rakesh Makwane told reporters that Leela Bai Bakawale had gone to collect wood and scrap in the Rajghat Road area on Friday afternoon when she was attacked by four or five stray dogs.He said Bakawale supported her family by collecting wood and scrap.He demanded financial assistance for the woman's family, consisting of an ailing husband, an elderly father and a child, who he said are primarily dependent on her income.The former councillor threatened to launch an agitation against the stray dog problem, claiming that an elderly woman had also died in a stray dog attack in the Chuna Bhatti area of the city some time ago.IIT Indore Scientists Decode Why Some Rice Grains Burst While Cooking
14 hours agoIndore (Madhya Pradesh): A 35-year-old woman died after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district on Friday evening. The victim, identified as Leela Bai, had gone to collect dry wood near brick kilns on Rajghat Road when 5-6 stray dogs reportedly attacked her.According to her family, the dogs knocked her to the ground and bit her on her hands, legs, stomach and neck. A worker at a nearby brick kiln said he heard dogs barking and the woman's screams. When he reached the spot, he saw the dogs attacking her and chased them away by throwing stones.By then, Leela Bai had suffered serious injuries and was bleeding heavily. Despite efforts to help her, she died at the scene. After receiving information, police reached the spot, took the body into custody and sent it to the district hospital for a post-mortem examination. The body will be handed over to the family after the procedure.The incident has sparked anger among local residents, who say packs of stray dogs are often seen on Rajghat Road, near the bus stand and around the district hospital. They claimed complaints had been made several times, but no effective action was taken. Over 20K Residents May Suffer Water Supply Disruption In Khargone As Main Pipeline Bursts, Lakhs Of Litres Wasted In Khargone-- VIDEOLocal representatives also raised concerns over the growing stray dog problem, saying it has become difficult for residents, schoolchildren and elderly people to move around safely.Meanwhile, Municipal Council Chief Municipal Officer Sonali Sharma said the incident occurred outside the municipal limits and added that it is not yet clear whether the woman's death was caused by a dog attack. She said the municipality is continuing its vaccination drive for stray dogs in urban areas.Khan Riverfront Project Gains Momentum; 1.2-Km Stretch Under Development In Indore
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