A pit bull lunged at a 6‑month‑old infant in Sonipat’s Sikka Colony on Monday, pulling the child from its aunt’s arms and dragging it along the road before the animal was finally pulled away—
The baby suffered severe injuries and was air‑lifted to a Rohtak hospital, where doctors are treating the child in critical condition, according to Sonipat police. New Delhi’s Municipal Corporation has issued a directive that dogs of the pit bull, rottweiler and other designated ferocious breeds must be kept under strict supervision, yet many owners, including the suspect in this case, have reportedly flouted the law. A similar incident last year saw a six‑year‑old boy lose part of his ear after a pit bull attack in Delhi’s Vinay Enclave, leading to the dog’s owner’s arrest on an attempted murder charge. The family of the infant has yet to file a police complaint, but neighbors say the community is on edge, fearing another tragedy. Police are collecting CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses, while the government is expected to convene a special committee next week to review the enforcement of breed‑control regulations in Haryana.