Aggressive Pet Dog Attacks Three Girls Inside Mumbai Lift, CCTV Captures Scary Moment
Aggressive Pet Dog Attacks Three Girls Inside Mumbai Lift, CCTV Captures Scary Moment Published By Last Updated: July 18, 2026, 17:48 IST A pet dog
Aggressive Pet Dog Attacks Three Girls Inside Mumbai Lift, CCTV Captures Scary Moment Published By Last Updated: July 18, 2026, 17:48 IST A pet dog allegedly turned aggressive and lunged at three young girls inside lift at Mumbai residential tower, but no injuries were reported; the CCTV footage has since gone viral. Screengrab of CCTV video A scary incident inside a residential building in Mumbai’s Malad has gone viral after a pet dog allegedly turned aggressive and lunged at three young girls inside a lift. The incident, caught on CCTV, has sparked concern over pet safety in shared spaces. According to police, the incident took place on Thursday evening at Sheth Irene Tower in Malad. The CCTV footage shows three girls already standing inside the lift when a woman entered with her pet dog. Soon after the lift doors closed, the dog suddenly became aggressive and tried to attack the girls.
The children appeared frightened as the dog repeatedly lunged towards them. The owner was seen trying to hold the dog back inside the small lift. When the lift reached its floor, one of the girls quickly ran out to escape. The dog appeared to chase her but was pulled back by its owner before any harm could be caused. Fortunately, none of the girls were injured in the incident. CCTV from Mumbai Malad West lift: Pet dog suddenly lunges aggressively at 3 young girls. Owner struggles to restrain it on leash as kids panic. No serious injuries, but sparks debate on pet control in shared spaces. pic.twitter.com/wvzhIwAM0y— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) July 17, 2026 Police said the woman had permission to bring her pet into the lift. They also confirmed that no complaint has been filed so far, and no legal action has been taken.
The CCTV video has been widely shared on social media, with many people expressing concern about the safety of children in residential buildings. The incident has also started a discussion on responsible pet ownership and the need to keep pets under control in common areas such as lifts. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What are Mumbai's pet ownership rules for shared spaces? Housing societies may establish rules for lift usage and pet behavior in common areas, though outright bans are increasingly challenged. A recent incident in Malad involved a pet dog lunging at three girls in a lift; the owner had permission to take the pet in the lift. How can residents ensure safety with pets in buildings? Residents can ensure safety with pets in buildings by adhering to responsible pet ownership, which includes keeping pets on a leash in public spaces and common areas like lifts.
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