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Park visitor dies after stray dog attack in Delhi: Police seek answers from DDA

Among other issues, the SHO has asked in his letter if the DDA has engaged any security agency to ensure the safety of visitors

The death comes amid growing concerns over stray dog attacks in the city that have drawn wider attention (Express)

Following the death of a visitor to a Delhi Development Authority (DDA) park in West Delhi in a stray dog attack, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Moti Nagar Police Station has written to the DDA and sought detailed information on security arrangements and protocol for stray animal control.

In a letter dated July 4 and addressed to the Director (Horticulture), Northwest Division, DDA, Inspector Varun Dalal cited a recent incident at the DDA park on Shivaji Marg, Najafgarh Road, where a park visitor died due to injuries sustained in a stray dog attack. “Safety and well-being of citizens using public spaces like parks must be given top priority. Hence, I request your urgent attention to the above matters and would appreciate a prompt response with the requested information,” it quoted him as saying.

Dalal confirmed to The Indian Express that he has not yet received a response from DDA.

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Among other issues, the SHO has asked in his letter if the DDA has engaged any security agency to ensure the safety of visitors.

The SHO also sought details of the agency involved, the formal agreement executed, and the roles and responsibilities assigned to the security personnel. The letter also inquires if any particular authority is responsible for controlling the presence of stray dogs in the park. Specifically, it asks whether this responsibility lies with the agency or DDA staff under standard protocol.

Additionally, the SHO has requested the name, designation, and contact information of any DDA official assigned to supervise and oversee operations at the Shivaji Marg park. Regarding surveillance, the letter seeks details on the number of CCTV cameras installed within the park and the status of any annual maintenance contracts awarded for them. The SHO has also asked for the name of the contractor, if there is one.

The death comes amid growing concerns over stray dog attacks in the city that have drawn wider attention. On Monday, the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the issue, calling the rise in dog bite cases “very alarming”.

Devansh Mittal

Devansh Mittal is a trainee correspondent with The Indian Express. He studied political science at Ashoka University. He can be reached at devansh.mittal@expressindia.com. ... Read More

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