Six-year-old mauled by neighbour's pitbull, ear torn off; dog owner arrested
PTC News Desk: A six-year-old boy was left critically injured after neighbour's pitbull dog mauled him while he was playing outside his house in northwest Delhi’s Prem Nagar. The incident was captured in CCTV, showed the boy chasing a ball when the dog broke free and bit him, tearing off his ear. The dog owner has been arrested.
The dog belongs to Rajesh Pal, 50, a tailor by profession.
According to a senior police officer, a case has been registered under sections 291 (negligent conduct with respect to animals) and 125(b) (rash or negligent act endangering life and safety of others) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in this connection.
A 6 year old child was playing in Delhi.
A Pit Bull dog of neighbour attacked him brutally. The child lost his ear and is admitted in Hospital.
Dog Lovers who give excuse that dog attacks because they are hungry. Was this pet dog Hungry?
Pit Bull dogs should be banned in India… pic.twitter.com/DlykkE50Hc — Ankur Singh (@iAnkurSingh) November 25, 2025
According to the boy's grandfather, the child was playing outside the house when he missed a throw and went near the house to get the ball where the dog was tied. The dog immediately broke free and attacked the boy. The man aleged that the owner couldn't control the dog.
"His teeth are broken, and his face is badly injured. Thankfully, he is at least conscious and able to talk. Two boys from the lane managed to rescue him by pulling the dog away" he said.
Recalling the horrific incident, a witness said, "I was sitting in my shop when I suddenly saw a dog running. The dog grabbed the child by the face, and the boy was in serious pain. Another man nearby helped me; together we tried to pull the dog away. I held the dog by its limbs, and finally it let go."
- PTC NEWS
