Noida dog attack: Girl attacked by pet dog in Lotus 300 housing society lift. Watch video

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pet dog inside the lift of the upscale Lotus 300 Society in Noida's Sector 107. The incident took place on May 3, adds to a growing number of dog attacks in the city.

CCTV footage from inside the lift captured the harrowing moment. The video shows the girl alone in the lift when the doors open, and suddenly, a pet dog rushes in and launches an attack. The child had no chance to defend herself against the unexpected assault.

This incident has raised serious concerns about safety measures within residential complexes, particularly regarding pet ownership and management. It underscores the importance of implementing strict regulations and guidelines to ensure the safety of residents, especially children, from such unforeseen dangers.

Last year, revisions to the laws were made under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), with the aim of replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Under these new regulations, if your pet animal attacks a human, you could face fines of up to Rs 5,000 along with imprisonment for up to six months.

According to information provided in response to a Rajya Sabha question by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on December 15, the number of people bitten by dogs in India rose significantly. In 2023, approximately 27.6 lakh individuals were bitten, marking a 26.5% increase from 2022 when 21.8 lakh dog bites were reported across the country.