On Sunday afternoon, a woman passenger on her way from Delhi was viciously attacked at Jaipur International Airport by a stray dog, a shocking lapse of security and passenger safety. The incident also raised serious questions as to the airport authorities' management and safety protocol, following a severe encounter in the highly protective terminal area at the airport premises.
The Incident: An Sudden Assault
Then at about 2:20 pm on Sunday, the horrific event took place. The victim had landed from a Delhi flight in the terminal and had just exited terminal 2. She headed toward the exit gate when a loose dog nearby lunged with no provocation at her. It was reported to have come out of nowhere and brutal, watching the attack.
The dog pierced through the woman’s leg, resulting in many wounds and profuse rapid bleeding. The victim’s screams of pain and terror echoed throughout the terminal and set off a chain reaction of panic among other arriving passengers and bystanders. An answer and medical assistance was given.
Witnesses said there was complete confusion for several minutes as others tried to figure out what was going on. But passengers and airport workers rushed to scoop up the woman and shoo the animal away before taking her to a secured area.
Airport authorities were notified of a medical emergency. The passenger was brought swiftly to a private hospital in town when the accident occurred. Doctors nursed her for serious bite wounds and provided the appropriate primary care. She was later in fact eventually discharged after being under observation for a brief period but thankfully, she was finally freed.
Airport Authority and Safety Procedures
The case is also among the latest in a series that has rocked airport officials. Officials investigated what the nature of the animal was, whether it was in a restricted site, after an attack.
Authorities’ note: The dog that attacked was previously vaccinated. While such a step could do wonders in reducing the risk of rabies for the victim, in fact it does little to dispel any fear that a loose beast breached a passenger movement zone. After an event like this, the airport administration has stepped up its vigilance and won't allow its own recurrence. To ensure that no further animals are hurt, a large number of residents and frequent flyers ask the airport crew to observe terminal exits and parking lot for stray animals.
Increasing Worries About Stray Menace
This is a manifestation of the increasing problem of so-called “stray menace” in public utility systems. For an international airport often the first stop for visitors visiting Rajasthan such a security breach is seen as a costly embarrassment. All passengers are now calling for permanent changes to maintain the safety and inviting guest-friendly experience of the “Pink City” gateway.
