Multiple Stray Dog Attacks Cause Serious Injuries in India, US, UK

Several recent incidents across different regions highlight the ongoing problem of dog attacks, both by stray and owned dogs. In Watertown, a woman was seriously injured by four dogs during a morning walk, leading police to fatally shoot one dog to protect officers, while the others were taken for investigation. In India, a 21-year-old college student in Kanpur suffered severe facial injuries after being mauled by stray dogs amid controversy over a Supreme Court ruling allowing the release of sterilized stray dogs; locals had to intervene to chase the dogs away. Another child victim in Tamil Nadu, a 7-year-old girl, was seriously mauled by a stray dog and hospitalized in critical condition, with local authorities urged to allocate more resources for rural areas. In the UK, an 11-year-old girl sustained a serious wrist injury after being attacked by a loose Staffordshire Bull Terrier-type dog, prompting police to seek information and urge the dog's owner to come forward. These incidents underscore growing concerns about public safety, dog control measures, and the effectiveness of current policies on managing stray and aggressive dogs.