Six-Year-Old Girl Injured in Dog Attack in Karnataka

By Neev News Desk|Feb 19, 2026, 14:15 ISTUpdated: Feb 19, 2026, 14:38 IST1 min read
Six-Year-Old Girl Injured in Dog Attack in Karnataka

A six-year-old girl was seriously hurt in an attack by stray dogs in Vijayapura district, Karnataka. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday morning, resulted in significant injuries to her left eye.

A six-year-old girl was injured after being attacked by a group of stray dogs in Karnataka's Vijayapura district on Wednesday morning. The child, named Anvita Mallikarjuna Shetty, sustained severe injuries to her left eye.

Details of the Incident

According to a report by NDTV South India, the attack was captured on CCTV footage, which shows the girl being surrounded by the dogs. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of children in areas where stray dogs are prevalent.

Local authorities are expected to address the issue of stray dogs in the region following this incident. The girl was taken to a hospital for treatment, where she is receiving care for her injuries. The community is rallying around her family during this difficult time.