A couple suffered multiple injuries after they were attacked by a pitbull dog in Punjab’s Ghuman Nagar.
Published: August 13, 2026, 9:24 AM IST
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Patiala: Several horrifying videos involving dangerous stunts and human-wildlife encounters have been going viral on social mediaOne such video is currently circulating widely online, triggering concerns about public safetyIn the short clip, a couple can be seen being attacked by a pit bull in Ghuman Nagar locality in Punjab’s PatialaThe CCTV footage of the incident shows the couple suffered multiple injuries after they were attacked.
What happened when the Punjab couple went to view the rental home?
Talking about the incident, the man, Ankit Sabharwal, told news agency ANI, “I was going to see a house, along with my wifeI was called to see the property for rentAs soon as we reached there and opened the latch on the gate, the dog attacked usMy wife and I were injuredI have received stitches all over my bodyMy wife has undergone surgery on her arms and legsI want justiceThe dog did not stop even after being ordered by its ownerMy wife is under observation after surgery.”
#WATCH | Punjab: A man and his wife injured after allegedly being attacked by a pet Pit Bull dog in Ghuman Nagar area of Patiala.
The man, Ankit Sabharwal says, “I was going to see a house, along with my wifeI was called to see the property for rentAs soon as we reached… pic.twitter.com/yMQC9ByL4w
— ANI (@ANI) August 13, 2026
Reacting to the incident, Patiala Mayor Kundan Gogia said the municipal corporation is considering restrictions on keeping aggressive dog breeds as pets within city limits, IANS reportedHe stated that the issue would be taken up during a House meeting, where a special resolution could be introducedGoing by the reports, the incident occurred on Tuesday evening when Ankit Sabharwal and his wife, Shifali, visited Ghuman Nagar with a property dealer to inspect a house available for rent.
What does the viral video of the Punjab dog attack show?
Ankit claimed that the moment the property’s gate was opened, the pit bull dashed out and attacked his wifeHe claimed that the dog bit his wife several times, inflicting serious injuries on her arm and other body partsHis wife was taken to a private hospital where she had surgery for the injuries sustained.
A couple was att*cked by a Dog in Patiala while they were visiting a property with a real estate dealer.
When they rang the doorbell, a pitbull inside the premises suddenly lunged at them.Both the husband and wife sustained multiple b!te wounds on various parts of their bodiespic.twitter.com/qQ2donEwGb
— Harshit Singh (@i_m_harshitsing) August 12, 2026
While attempting to save his wife, Ankit also suffered bite injuries to his legs and backCCTV footage purportedly shows the dog aggressively attacking the couple as local residents rush to helpThe victims are seen trying to escape while bystanders attempt to drive the animal away.
