A 17-year-old boy, Raunak Dwivedi, died in a tragic road accident on Monday night in the Supela area of Bhilai, Chhattisgarh. The accident happened when Raunak was riding a scooter with a friend and a stray dog suddenly came in front of them. While trying to avoid hitting the dog, the scooter lost control, causing both boys to fall into a roadside drain.

As per reports, Raunak was on his way to Shriram Chowk when the accident happened. He suffered severe head injuries and died instantly. His friend, who was riding pillion, jumped off and fell near the drain, escaping with minor injuries.
The entire incident was captured on a CCTV camera, and the footage is now widely circulating on social media.

Police statement on the incident

The Supela police have registered a case in connection with the accident. Providing details, ASP and Durg police spokesperson Padma Shri Tawar said, “CCTV footage clearly shows that Raunak Dwivedi's scooter was at high speed, and after the collision, it lost control and fell into the drain.”

With the help of local residents, both boys were rushed to the hospital. There, doctors declared Raunak dead, while his friend is currently receiving treatment.

Growing fear of street dogs

This tragic incident has once again brought attention to the rising danger of stray dogs on roads. Many videos of stray dog attacks have gone viral in recent times.

Just a few days ago, in Karnataka’s Chitradurga, a young girl was attacked by stray dogs. Now, another video has emerged from Hubballi, where two dogs attacked a 3-year-old girl. The video, shared by news agency PTI, has raised fresh concerns about street dog safety in public areas.

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