Four-Year-Old Girl Mauled to Death by Stray Dogs in Punjab

A four-year-old girl was tragically mauled to death by stray dogs in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. The incident involved the child being dragged and attacked by the animals.

6 Jul, 09:52 — 6 Jul, 12:07

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Why this matters

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing issue of stray dog attacks in India, which pose a significant public safety concern, particularly for vulnerable populations like young children. It often sparks discussions about animal control measures and public health policies.

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A four-year-old girl was mauled to death by stray dogs.
The incident occurred in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.

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The victim's name was Gungun.

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The incident took place on Sunday evening.

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The victim's parents are Ram Jeevan and Preeti, from Dhyanpur village in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh.

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The incident occurred on the Oharpur-Bassi Jalal link road, under the Tanda police station jurisdiction.

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The names of the victim's parents and their native village in Uttar Pradesh

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The specific link road and police station jurisdiction where the incident occurred

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual56d ago

4-year-old girl dragged, mauled to death by stray dogs in Punjab's Hoshiarpur

The incident took place on Sunday evening on the Oharpur-Bassi Jalal link road, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Tanda police station.

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ndtvMostly Factual56d ago

4-Year-Old Mauled To Death By Stray Dogs In Punjab's Hoshiarpur

The victim, Gungun, was the daughter of Ram Jeevan and Preeti, residents of Dhyanpur village in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri district.

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First report: hindustan-times · 6 Jul, 09:52|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h

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hindustan-times6 Jul, 09:52First to report

4-year-old girl dragged, mauled to death by stray dogs in Punjab's Hoshiarpur

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ndtv6 Jul, 12:07Latest update

4-Year-Old Mauled To Death By Stray Dogs In Punjab's Hoshiarpur

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Initial Reporting2026-07-06 morning

Both outlets reported the core facts of the incident – a 4-year-old girl mauled by stray dogs in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.

Four-Year-Old Girl Mauled to Death by Stray Dogs in Punjab

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4-year-old girl dragged, mauled to death by stray dogs in Punjab's Hoshiarpur

4-Year-Old Mauled To Death By Stray Dogs In Punjab's Hoshiarpur

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4-year-old girl dragged, mauled to death by stray dogs in Punjab's Hoshiarpur

4-Year-Old Mauled To Death By Stray Dogs In Punjab's Hoshiarpur

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