Elderly couple attacked by women over a dog leash disagreement, video of Noida event goes viral

Elderly couple attacked by women over a dog leash disagreement, video of Noida event goes viral
A troubling event at a housing complex in Noida’s Sector 78 has garnered considerable attention, as two women attacked an elderly couple following a disagreement about an unleashed dog.
A fierce altercation took place in a Noida residential complex when two women assaulted an elderly couple due to worries about a dog that was not on a leash, with the shocking event being recorded in a viral video.
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Kalesh b/w a Old-Age Couple and Two girls Inside Society over walking the dog inside society (Girls raised their hands on elderly couple and beat them up, Seeing the couple being beaten up, people from the society gathered) Noida UP
— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) October 25, 2024
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The altercation, captured on video and shared extensively, highlights the rising tensions surrounding pet ownership in residential communities.
As tensions rose, one of the women hit the elderly man, leading to increased hostility from both women directed at the couple. Efforts by nearby residents to step in and calm things down were unsuccessful, and the confrontation persisted, causing concern among others nearby.
This event comes on the heels of a comparable clash that took place recently in a different housing society nearby, highlighting the persistent conflicts surrounding dog ownership and the importance of responsible pet management in communal areas.
The incident has occurred alongside an upcoming hearing in the Delhi High Court addressing the growing threat of stray dogs and monkeys, especially concerning vulnerable populations such as individuals with disabilities.
Recently, the court granted compensation to a mother whose child was tragically killed by a stray dog in 2008, underscoring the significant consequences of these matters.
The video of the altercation quickly spread across social media, showing the argument intensified and residents stepping in to restrain the women from further escalation. The timing of the incident coincides with broader concerns about pet and stray dog management in urban areas, with several incidents sparking public debate on the topic.
The matter has garnered significant attention in light of recent occurrences, notably an incident in May where a dog leaped onto a young girl within a lift at a housing complex in Noida. This event has heightened concerns regarding pet management and safety in residential neighborhoods.