Stray dog mauls 3-year-old in Beed, Maharashtra; girl needs 12 stitches on face
Synopsis
A three-year-old girl needed 12 stitches on her face after a stray dog mauled her in Beed, Maharashtra — the third significant attack in the district in recent weeks. Despite a statewide government directive on sterilisation and vaccination issued last month, civic bodies in Beed appear yet to act, leaving residents panicked and children confined indoors.
Key Takeaways
Shivanshi Rameshwar Gholap , aged 3 , was mauled by a stray dog in Shivtej Nagar, Dhande Nagar, Beed on 23 August .
She sustained severe facial injuries and required 12 stitches ; she is being treated at a hospital in Nagar Naka , Beed.
At least two prior stray dog attacks were reported in Beed in recent weeks — on Dhanor Road and in the Mominpura area.
The Maharashtra government last month directed all local bodies to enforce sterilisation and anti-rabies vaccination under ABC Rules, 2023 and Supreme Court directives.
Industries Minister Uday Samant made the announcement in the Legislative Assembly after MLA Arjun Khotkar raised the issue.
Residents in Beed say children are now being kept indoors amid fear of further attacks.
A three-year-old girl suffered severe facial injuries and required 12 stitches after being mauled by a stray dog in the Shivtej Nagar locality of Dhande Nagar in Beed district, Maharashtra, officials said on Sunday, 23 August. The attack has deepened alarm over the stray dog menace gripping the district, even as the state government moves to enforce stricter animal control measures.
What Happened
The victim, identified as Shivanshi Rameshwar Gholap, was playing outside her home when the stray dog attacked her. She sustained severe lacerations to her face and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in the Nagar Naka area of Beed. The incident has triggered panic among local residents, with many parents reportedly reluctant to let their children play outdoors.
A Pattern of Attacks in Beed
This is not an isolated incident. Last month, a pack of stray dogs attacked a young girl standing at her doorstep on Dhanor Road in Beed city, dragging her from the doorway into the street. CCTV footage of that attack went viral, fuelling public outrage against the municipal administration. More recently, residents of the Mominpura area in Beed city also reported multiple stray dog attacks last week. Shivanshi's case is now the latest in a series of attacks that critics say reflects a failure of civic response.
State Government's Response
Amid the escalating crisis, the Maharashtra state government last month launched a comprehensive statewide intervention. All urban and rural local bodies have been directed to strictly enforce sterilisation and anti-rabies vaccination protocols in line with the Central government's Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, and directives from the Supreme Court.
The directive was announced by Industries Minister Uday Samant during the Question Hour in the state's Legislative Assembly. The issue was raised by MLA Arjun Khotkar, who flagged the escalating safety risks posed by stray dogs. Other legislators — including Amin Patel, Sneha Dubey, Namita Mundada, and Sana Malik — participated in the debate, which was described as high-decibel.
Questions Over Municipal Accountability
With the attack on Shivanshi marking at least the third significant stray dog incident in Beed in recent weeks, residents and civic observers are questioning the effectiveness of the local municipal administration's response. The state directive, while comprehensive on paper, has yet to visibly translate into action on the ground in Beed, according to local reports. Whether the fresh statewide push will produce measurable results — or remain another policy announcement — is now the central question facing Maharashtra's urban local bodies.
Point of View
These announcements risk becoming a ritual response to a recurring crisis rather than a solution.
NationPress
24 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Beed stray dog attack on 23 August?
A three-year-old girl named Shivanshi Rameshwar Gholap was mauled by a stray dog while playing outside her home in Shivtej Nagar, Dhande Nagar, Beed on 23 August. She sustained severe facial injuries and required 12 stitches; she is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in the Nagar Naka area.
Is this the first stray dog attack in Beed recently?
No. At least two prior incidents were reported in Beed in the weeks before this attack. Last month, a pack of stray dogs dragged a young girl from her doorstep on Dhanor Road, and last week multiple people were reportedly attacked in the Mominpura area. The attack on Shivanshi is the latest in this pattern.
What is the Maharashtra government doing about the stray dog menace?
The Maharashtra government last month directed all urban and rural local bodies to enforce sterilisation and anti-rabies vaccination protocols under the Central government's Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, and Supreme Court directives. Industries Minister Uday Samant announced the measure during the Legislative Assembly's Question Hour.
Who raised the stray dog issue in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly?
MLA Arjun Khotkar raised the issue of escalating safety risks posed by stray dogs during Question Hour. Legislators Amin Patel, Sneha Dubey, Namita Mundada, and Sana Malik also participated in the debate.
What are residents in Beed saying after the latest attack?
Local residents have been gripped by panic following the attack on the three-year-old. Parents are reportedly afraid to let their children play outside, and questions are being raised about whether the municipal administration is taking effective action despite the state government's directive.
