Overview
- The attack occurred while Ankit and Shifali Sabharwal were viewing a house in Ghuman Nagar, Patiala, and a CCTV clip showing the pitbull rushing out and repeatedly biting the couple has circulated widely.
- Both victims were hospitalized and the woman underwent surgery for deep bite wounds while her husband received multiple stitches after trying to rescue her.
- Patiala police say they verified the viral footage, recorded victim statements and registered an FIR against an unidentified person until ownership is established.
- Authorities are investigating potential charges under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita that deal with negligent conduct involving animals and will act after medical reports and ownership verification.
- The case has renewed pressure on local officials to enforce rules on ferocious breeds as Punjab records a sharp rise in dog-bite cases and municipal leaders prepare steps to tighten registration and consider a ban.