A 3-year-old girl died when she was attacked by a stray dog while she was playing in the courtyard of her home in Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday night, October 22, 2026. Manisha Bhabhar, the child, suffered severe injuries in the attack. According to officials, she was taken to the district hospital by relatives but doctors declared her dead after examining her.
Stray dog attacks child while playing at home
The incident happened in Palsodi village, in the jurisdiction of Deendayal Nagar police station in Ratlam district. Manisha was playing in the courtyard of her house when the dog attacked her.
Hospital doctor Jeevan Chauhan told PTI that the child had suffered deep wounds to her head and back. The injuries were severe and she could not be saved.
Some people nearby responded to the child's cries, the reports said. At the time her relatives and neighbours took her to the district hospital for treatment.
Parents Were Away in Rajasthan for Work
At the time of the incident, Manisha’s parents who are believed to work as labourers were away for their wages in Ajmer, Rajasthan. Her grandparents were working in agricultural fields when the attack occurred.
The child had been staying with her grandparents in the village, the child’s grandparents told local media. A neighbour who helped take her to the hospital said her injuries were very serious.
The family has been grieving and the risks children can face when stray animals enter residential areas were also highlighted.
Police to Investigate the Incident
Police officials have confirmed receiving information about the child’s death after the dog attack. Deendayal Nagar police station house officer Anurag Yadav said the police would investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Reports published on October 22 and 23 said post-mortem procedures were planned. The final medical findings would help establish the precise cause of death.
At the time of publication, authorities had not released publicly any details of the dog or the circumstances that led to the attack, the reports said.
Stray dogs are a concern
The incident has revived fears about stray dog attacks, particularly involving young children. In such instances, aggressive behaviour needs to be reported quickly and local actions taken to reduce the risk in residential areas.
Safety can be reinforced by the management of animals, the monitoring of incidents, and public awareness of them. Children should be supervised and their owners should not be around any stranger or distressed dog.
Animal welfare and public safety also have to be taken into account. Such humane, evidence-based actions, along with quick responses to reported risks, will help to minimize the likelihood of further incidents.
Manisha’s death is an awful reminder of how important child safety and the management of stray animals are in residential communities.
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