Bhiwandi: 5-year-old Rahil Riyaz Shaikh dies after stray dog bite; family blames negligence.

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News18•12-12-2025, 15:23
Bhiwandi: 5-year-old Rahil Riyaz Shaikh dies after stray dog bite; family blames negligence.
- •A 5-year-old boy, Rahil Riyaz Shaikh, died in Bhiwandi after being bitten by a stray dog.
- •The incident occurred in Padgha village, where stray dog attacks are reportedly on the rise.
- •Rahil underwent 20 days of treatment across multiple hospitals, including Kasturba Hospital in Mumbai, before his death.
- •His family alleges that inadequate and delayed treatment at the primary health center led to his demise.
- •The tragedy has sparked concerns about the local healthcare system and the increasing stray dog menace.
Why It Matters: Rahil Riyaz Shaikh's death highlights stray dog menace and healthcare failures.
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