Overview

• Kaushalya Devi underwent multiple surgeries after being attacked by two Rottweilers during her morning walk and remains in critical condition with a high risk of infection.
• Dehradun Police, acting on a complaint by her son Umang Nirwal, detained the dogs’ owner, Nafees, and registered charges under relevant sections.
• Senior Superintendent of Police Ajay Singh said officers are coordinating with the municipal corporation to crack down on unlicensed ownership of banned breeds.
• Dehradun Municipal Corporation records list 148 Rottweilers and 98 Pitbulls despite a 2023 central ban on 23 aggressive foreign dog breeds.
• The incident has prompted citywide license inspections for dangerous breeds to strengthen enforcement and prevent future attacks.