Today (28th April 2018) my son turned 20
and what a despicable start to
his adventurous 20s!! He was brutally
attacked by a stray dog right outside our home - the very building where he has
spent more than half his life.
His fault? He was walking towards the wicket gate where his friends were
waiting to wish him. He was bitten twice from behind without
any provocation. He has identified the culprit as a black dog (the guardians of
these strays would be knowing its name). We spent the opening hours of his new
decade at hospital, getting him treated for the dog bites (we got back around
1:30 am). All his friends who called to wish him, were shocked to learn that he
was at hospital, getting treated for dog bites! Understand the young man's
plight - he has his final degree exams commencing from Wednesday and at this
last and crucial stage of his education, he has been
traumatized by this attack.
As everyone is aware, this is not the first time that such an incident
has taken place within R2 sector, and many of the victims have been attacked in
or around the front of Frangipani entrance. Most of the times, the victims have
shied from taking any action, may be out of fear of the so-called guardians of
these strays who terrorize law abiding citizens with threatening letters from
outsiders.
It is disgraceful that we are not safe within our own complex. We
have a right to live with dignity and
without fear, not having to look over our shoulder every time we step
out. I have an obligation to protect my family, more so my aged parents.
And I would be failing in my duty if I kept quiet over this issue and did
nothing. I am not content by just posting this information and
waiting for someone else to address this burning issue - I intent to initiate
necessary action to enforce my right to a peaceful life. It will
help if past victims and others joined the cause, but even if they don't, it
will not deter me. I know I may not succeed immediately and it could be a
long-drawn battle, but I am prepared for the struggle to find a solution to the
vexing problem of these savage stray dogs.
Ravinder Singh
Ph: 7666631115
E-Mail: raviobhan@gmail.com
Check out my blog at http://blog.gurutek.co.in
Ph: 7666631115
E-Mail: raviobhan@gmail.com
Check out my blog at http://blog.gurutek.co.in