‘Dogs bite people like you’: Residents argue over dog muzzle in Noida society

Amid rising incidents of dog bites, a video from a housing society in Noida has gone viral which shows residents fighting over putting a muzzle on a dog. A woman tells the pet owner, “There is a mask around him, we are just asking you to put it on… haven't you seen how many dog bites are taking place?” Another man can be heard saying “there is a pregnant lady around and what if the dog bit her.” The dog owner questions a resident for switching on her camera to make a video, to which the resident responds, “When dogs bite there are CCTV footage we get to see right in news channels?” The dog owner replied, “People like you only run such videos… dogs bite people like you only.” Further refusing to put a muzzle on her dog, the owner says, “I will not make him wear the mask. You can keep standing here for 30 more minutes if you want.” The resident responds by saying, “What kind of a lady is she?”, to which the dog owner says, “I am better than your wife.” The incident occurred at Logix Blossom County in Sector 137 in Noida, according to media reports. Rising dog attacks in Noida The Noida authority in December finalised a policy that fixes the responsibility of pet owners, officials, and other stakeholders with regard to pets as well as stray dogs and cats. If an unpleasant dog bite case happens, then the pet owner will pay ₹10,000 as fine and also take care of the medical expenses of the victim, said officials.