Stray Dog Attack Claims Life of 10-Year-Old Girl in Bagalkot
10-year-old girl dies from injuries sustained in Bagalkot stray dog attack, raising concerns over public safety and stray animal management.
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2026-01-14 13:22 GMT
Bagalkot: A 10-year-old girl who was seriously injured in a stray dog attack in Bagalkot last month succumbed to her injuries.
The deceased has been identified as Alaina. The incident occurred on December 27 at Sector No 15 in Navanagar, where the child sustained serious facial injuries, including to her eyes and nose, in a stray dog attack. She was immediately shifted to the Bagalkot District Hospital.
As her condition was serious, the girl was referred to Karnataka Medical College and Research Institute-Hubballi, for advanced treatment. However, despite sustained medical care she succumbed to her injuries.