Mumbai man sets Pitbull on 11-year-old, laughs as dog bites crying boy. Viral video

Based on a complaint filed by the child's father, the Mumbai Police registered a case against the dog owner. (Image credit: @theskindoctor13/X)

A viral video showing a Mumbai man unleashing his Pitbull on an 11-year-old boy inside an autorickshaw, then laughing as the dog bit the terrified child has sparked widespread outrage. The incident, which occurred on Thursday in Mankhurd area, has led to a police complaint against the dog's owner.

In the video, the child, identified as Humza, was seen sitting inside a parked autorickshaw with the Pitbull sitting beside him. But the boy was visibly scared and his reaction amused the dog owner, identified as 43-year-old Mohammad Sohail Hasan, who was in the front seat. He egged the dog on and reportedly let the situation escalate. Seconds later, the child is heard screaming and crying as the dog leapt and nipped at him, as Hasan laughed. The boy frantically tried to escape the vehicle, but the dog grabbed his clothes and ran after him. Meanwhile, Hasan remained inside the autorickshaw and continued to laugh.

TRIGGER : DOG BITEMumbai: Owner laughs as he lets his pitbull attack a young boy, who gets bitten multiple times before escaping.Pitbulls are among 23 ferocious breeds the Centre advised banning on March 12, 2024.The ban was quickly challenged by NGOs and stayed by various… pic.twitter.com/ulrlR1dVPF— THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) July 20, 2025

Recounting the terrifying attack to NDTV, Humza said, "The dog bit me. Then, I ran away. He even grabbed my clothes." He further claimed that he pleaded with the dog's owner for help, but the man "kept laughing." Hamza also alleged that no one else came forward to assist him, stating, "They were just filming the attack." The child expressed being "very scared" after the incident.

Based on a complaint filed by Hamza's father, the Mumbai Police registered a case against Mohammad Sohail Hasan on Friday. The complaint stated that Hasan intentionally released his dog on the child, who was playing inside the auto-rickshaw.

This incident adds to the ongoing debate surrounding certain dog breeds that are considered aggressive. Pitbulls are often labeled as dangerous due to their history in dog fighting and a high rate of reported bites, though their behavior is complex and influenced by factors like training and socialisation.

In February, Goa implemented a ban on Rottweiler and Pitbull dog breeds, following a spate of recent incidents involving "aggressive" dog breeds. Last August, a seven-year-old boy tragically died after a fatal Pitbull attack in North Goa’s Anjuna, sparking public outrage and calls for stricter regulations, including bans on "ferocious" breeds.

Read more: Government proposes ban on 23 dangerous dog breeds in India. Check full list