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Elderly Woman in Critical Condition After Brutal Stray Dog Attack in Thane

Four stray dogs attacked and dragged a 68-year-old woman for nearly 100 meters in Titwala, leaving her severely injured and hospitalized.

  • The attack occurred late Friday night near a housing complex in Titwala, Thane district, and was captured on CCTV footage that has since gone viral.
  • The woman was mauled by four stray dogs, dragged for nearly 100 meters, and left unconscious with severe injuries to her head, legs, and hands.
  • Local residents and security guards intervened, rescuing the woman and rushing her to multiple hospitals for treatment; she is now in critical condition at Mumbai's JJ Hospital.
  • Police have not yet identified the woman, who is believed to be a beggar or waste-picker, as she was unable to provide her name or any personal details.
  • The incident has heightened concerns among locals about stray dog attacks, with calls for immediate action from the civic authorities to address the issue.
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