CCTV Shows Stray Dog Chase Before Karnataka Biker’s Fatal Wall Crash
The case is sharpening pressure on authorities following Supreme Court criticism of failures to curb stray dogs.
Overview
- Vishwanath Shirol, 44, died in Athani, Belagavi district, after crashing his motorcycle into a house wall on January 15.
- CCTV reviewed by investigators shows a stray dog chasing him moments before the crash, overturning initial assumptions of a routine accident.
- Police say he appeared to panic while trying to avoid a bite, leading to a loss of control and a fatal impact.
- Family members say he feared dogs after a previous stray bite, and he was the sole earner for his wife and three children.
- Athani Police Station is handling the case as residents call for action on strays, echoing recent Supreme Court remarks on state liability and enforcement lapses.