A 90-year-old woman was fatally attacked by her pet German Shepherd in Rawatpur, Kanpur of India’s in Uttar Pradesh..

The incident took place last Friday when Mohini Trivedi was mauled by the dog.

The matter surfaced on Wednesday after her grandson, Dheer Prashant Trivedi, a mechanical engineer, approached the veterinary department of Kanpur Municipal Corporation (KMC), seeking approval to hand over the dog to the family.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (West), Arti Singh, confirmed the attack, stating, “We have not received any written complaint on this matter till now.” However, she has instructed her subordinates to investigate and submit a report promptly.

According to police, the dog bit the elderly woman multiple times, including on her head, face, stomach, and hands. She was rushed to Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead.

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The attack occurred when Mohini Trivedi went to the courtyard for some work. The dog began barking at her, and when she hit it with a stick in irritation, it turned aggressive and attacked her. Her grandson Dheer and daughter-in-law Kiran Trivedi, who were inside the house at the time, were unable to intervene as both had fractures in their legs.

Upon receiving the information, police and a KMC team reached the spot and took the dog to the veterinary department.

KMC's chief veterinary officer, R K Niranjan, told reporters that Dheer Prashant has submitted a formal request to reclaim the dog. A final decision regarding its return will be made following a detailed examination of the animal.

Source: NDTV