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Pitbull Attack Injures Six-Month-Old in Sonipat, 20 Stitches

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 10:06 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

A pitbull attacked a six-month-old baby in Sonipat’s Sikka Colony on September 14, 2026.
The baby’s aunt, who was carrying the infant, was also bitten.
CCTV footage shows the dog lunging at them, then dragging the baby along the road.
Doctors treated the infant at Delhi and PGIMER Rohtak, noting facial and abdominal wounds and about 20 stitches.
Residents and officials demand stricter enforcement of pitbull ownership regulations.

History

Historical Context

After the United Kingdom’s Dangerous Dogs Act was rushed through in 1991 by Home Secretary Kenneth Baker following a fatal pit-bull attack, the law banned four types and required micro-chipping, muzzling and registration—breeds later shown to account for roughly 20 % of dangerous-dog offences. The September 2026 infant attack in Sonipat, India, has revived calls for similar breed-specific licensing, echoing the 2024 Indian Ministry proposal.

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Story summary

A pitbull attacked a six-month-old baby in Sonipat’s Sikka Colony on September 14, 2026.
The baby’s aunt, who was carrying the infant, was also bitten.
CCTV footage shows the dog lunging at them, then dragging the baby along the road.
Doctors treated the infant at Delhi and PGIMER Rohtak, noting facial and abdominal wounds and about 20 stitches.
Residents and officials demand stricter enforcement of pitbull ownership regulations.

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