Jodhpur: Homoeopathic Doctor dies after bull attack while returning from duty

Jodhpur: In a tragic incident in Jodhpur, a 29-year-old homoeopathic doctor lost her life after being reportedly attacked by a stray bull on Sunday night.

According to the news reports, the incident took place in the Karwad police station area when she was returning home after completing her duty at an Ayurveda University around 8:15 pm. Near Tunt Bari, a bull suddenly charged at her while she was riding her scooter. The force of the attack knocked her off the vehicle, and the animal’s horn struck her head, causing a grievous injury. 

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Following the incident, the injured doctor was rushed to MDM Hospital. Despite efforts by doctors, she succumbed to her injuries late at night due to excessive bleeding. 

The woman hailed from Hindaun and worked at the Ayurveda University on contract. The university and her family were informed about the incident. According to Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Banshilal, a post-mortem was done in the morning after the family arrived, and the body was handed over to them, reports ETV Bharat.

Eyewitnesses stated that the bull’s horn had penetrated her head, leading to profuse bleeding. Though passersby acted swiftly and tried to assist her, the severity of the injury proved fatal.

This heartbreaking incident has once again raised serious questions about the stray animals roaming the city streets and the administration's negligence, reports Khaskhabar.

Medical Dialogues had previously reported that a routine evening turned into a traumatic experience for a senior Army doctor after he was attacked by a pack of stray dogs outside his residential quarters in Pune's Ghorpadi. The incident has reignited longstanding concerns over the growing stray dog population and lack of effective management within the Pune Cantonment Board limits.  

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