Rottweiler attack in Dehradun: Elderly woman critically injured, dog owner detained

Police detained a man on Monday after two aggressive Rottweilers under his care attacked and severely injured a 75-year-old woman in the Jakhan area of Rajpur, Dehradun.

The victim, Kaushalya Devi from Kishan Nagar, was on her routine walk to a nearby temple on Sunday morning when she was mauled by the dogs. Her screams drew the attention of neighbours, who intervened and managed to rescue her. She was rushed to the hospital, where her condition remains critical.

According to Dehradun SSP Ajay Singh, an FIR was lodged against the dog owner, 40-year-old Nafees, following a complaint filed by the victim’s son, Umang Nirwal. Initial investigations revealed that Nafees did not have a license from the municipal corporation to keep “dangerous” dog breeds.

Police also stated that the dog owner did not attempt to help the woman during the attack. He has been taken into custody and is currently being interrogated.

The SSP added that authorities will work with the municipal corporation to enforce strict measures against individuals who keep banned or dangerous dog breeds without proper documentation.

In response to growing concerns and multiple incidents involving attacks by aggressive dog breeds, the central government has prohibited the import, breeding, sale, and purchase of 23 foreign dog breeds, including Rottweilers, Pitbulls, and American Bulldogs.

Citizens are urged to report any sightings or concerns involving such breeds to police control room number 112 or the local municipal corporation.