Jammu-Kashmir: 8-year-old girl dies after stray dog attack in Sopore; Full story here

An 8-year-old girl died after a stray dog attack in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir. The incident has raised fresh concerns over stray dog menace as authorities begin reviewing the situation.

Post Published By: Ayushi Bisht

Updated : 10 April 2026, 9:26 PM IST

An 8-year-old girl died after a stray dog attack in Sopore (Image: Internet)

Sopore: An eight-year-old girl lost her life after being attacked by a stray dog in Sopore area of Baramulla district in north Kashmir on Friday, officials said.

An official told Dynamite News, that the deceased has been identified as Aiman Adnan Sheikh, daughter of Adnan Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Seloo, Sopore.

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Incident Occurred Near Family Land

According to officials, the incident took place when the child had gone to her family’s land in the Seloo area. During this time, she was attacked by a stray dog.

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She sustained severe injuries in the attack and was later declared dead.

Authorities Take Note

Officials said that the incident has been taken note of, and further action is expected. The tragedy has once again highlighted concerns regarding the stray dog menace in several parts of the region.

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Growing Concern Over Stray Dogs

Such incidents have raised questions about public safety and the need for effective measures to control stray animal populations.

Local residents have urged authorities to take preventive steps to avoid similar incidents in the future.