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Elderly Woman Hospitalised After Stray Dog Attack in Bundi, Rajasthan Breaks Hand Bone
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 05:31 PM
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An elderly resident of Bundi was attacked by stray dogs, sustaining a broken hand bone and multiple deep lacerations that require surgical intervention.
Bundi, a town in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh district, witnessed a disturbing incident when a group of stray dogs lunged at an elderly woman walking near her home. The assault left her with a fractured bone in her hand and several deep wounds across her body.
Paramedics rushed the victim to the nearest government hospital, where doctors confirmed the hand fracture and noted extensive soft‑tissue injuries. Surgical repair was deemed necessary to address both the bone break and the deep lacerations.
Local authorities have been alerted to the stray‑dog problem in the area and are expected to take measures to control the population and prevent similar attacks in the future. The woman remains under medical observation as she recovers.
Police officials said they are investigating the circumstances of the attack and will coordinate with animal welfare agencies to address the stray dog issue in Bundi.
The incident highlights growing concerns over stray animal management in several towns across Rajasthan, prompting calls for stronger preventive actions.
Paramedics rushed the victim to the nearest government hospital, where doctors confirmed the hand fracture and noted extensive soft‑tissue injuries. Surgical repair was deemed necessary to address both the bone break and the deep lacerations.
Local authorities have been alerted to the stray‑dog problem in the area and are expected to take measures to control the population and prevent similar attacks in the future. The woman remains under medical observation as she recovers.
Police officials said they are investigating the circumstances of the attack and will coordinate with animal welfare agencies to address the stray dog issue in Bundi.
The incident highlights growing concerns over stray animal management in several towns across Rajasthan, prompting calls for stronger preventive actions.