Greater Noida is witnessing a growing menace of stray dogs, with residents narrating one frightening incident after another. Residents alleges children and stray dogs cannot safely share the same spaces anymore and warn that any delay in action could lead to a major tragedy. In Greater Noida West’s Ajnara Homes Society, the increasing number of stray dogs has now become a serious threat to daily life. The situation has reached a point where children playing, going to school or even moving alone within the society has become risky. Frequent dog attack incidents have created an atmosphere of fear across the entire complex.
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Child survives attack by six dogs
Dhirendra Rai said the stray dog problem in the society has become alarming. He shared that after work, the biggest concern for families now is protecting their children from dogs. Around 15 days ago, his son was surrounded and bitten by four to five dogs.
He recalled that when one dog attacked his son, residents from a nearby tower threw stones to scare the dogs away. Only then did the dogs leave the child. Rai said that the way nearly six dogs attacked together could easily have turned into a fatal incident. Just three days later, a similar incident occurred near Tower A. A few days after that, he himself was chased by dogs.
Children cannot be left alone
Another resident, Shweta, said stray dogs are the biggest issue in society. She has young children and now has to accompany them even when they go for tuition. She said it is no longer possible to let children move alone. Even parks are crowded with dogs, making playtime unsafe. According to her, every tower now has several dogs and the numbers keep increasing.
Shweta clarified that residents do not want to harm or chase away the dogs. They only want the dogs to be given a specific space so children can play freely and safely.
Over 120 dogs in the society
Resident Ritu said the number of dogs in society has crossed all limits. She claimed that nearly 80 dogs are present in the garden area alone and the total number across the society is close to 120. She added that almost every day, someone becomes a victim of dog attacks and residents are living under constant fear. She demanded that the dogs be shifted to another location so people can live peacefully.
Call for safety of both children and dogs
Dipti, another resident, said she is not against dogs. Her only concern is safety for both children and animals. She said children are very young and repeated dog attack incidents have created constant anxiety among parents. She believes dogs should be relocated to areas where children’s safety can be ensured.
Society resident Parth shared that one day while returning from school, dogs chased him and he narrowly escaped falling. His mother Priyanka said she used an umbrella to protect her child and scare the dogs away. Since then, the child remains scared and hesitates to step out alone.
Residents recall terrifying scenes
Alka Singh said that on the day Dharm ji’s child was bitten, she was standing on her balcony. She witnessed six dogs attacking a child below. She threw slippers and shouted loudly, which forced the dogs to retreat. She said if people had not intervened, the incident could have ended in tragedy.
Another resident, Deepak Mathur, said his eight-year-old son finds it difficult to play in the park due to the large number of dogs. Whether the child is cycling or walking, the dogs start chasing him. He also claimed that recently, two children were severely bitten by dogs.
Dogs chasing without provocation
A young girl, Aarohi, shared a chilling experience. She said while walking from her home to a friend’s house, dogs started following her without any reason. As she reached near a tower, the dogs began chasing her and more dogs joined in. She said she had to hide in bushes to save herself. Had she not done so, the dogs would have bitten her.
Residents are now urging authorities and society management to take immediate and humane action to control the stray dog population and ensure safety for children before another serious incident occurs.