Stray dogs maul five-and-half-year-old girl to death in Chhattisgarh

The onlookers rushed to the spot but the girl died on the spot sustaining grievous injuries on her face and neck, said the SHO

Updated on: Apr 8, 2023, 18:15:11 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A five-and-half-year-old girl was mauled to death by stray dogs in Koriya district in Chhattisgarh, police said on Saturday. Police said the incident took place on Friday morning near the Margdarshan School Road.

The incident took place on Friday morning near the Margdarshan School Road (Representative Photo)

Ashwani Kumar Singh, station house officer (SHO), Baikunthpur Kotwali, said the girl’s parents were working as labourers in the nearby under-construction building when the incident took place.

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“The girl was staying with her parents at a rented house in Kotwali area. On Friday morning, the girl was alone as the parents went to work at the nearby under-construction building around a kilometre from the house. The girl went to play with some other girl when she was attacked by stray dogs in the area,” said Singh.

The onlookers rushed to the spot but the girl died on the spot sustaining grievous injuries on her face and neck, said the SHO.

After learning about the incident, police rushed to the spot and brought the body for postmortem.

“We have registered a case under section 174 CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure) and are investigating the case,” said the SHO.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More