MUMBAI: Panic gripped residents of a high-rise residential tower in Mumbai after a pet dog allegedly became aggressive inside an elevator and lunged at three young girls. The incident, captured on CCTV, has gone viral on social media.According to police, the incident took place on Thursday evening at Sheth Irene Tower in Malad, a western suburb of Mumbai.According to news agency PTI, no injuries were reported to the authorities, and no complaint has been lodged so far, police said. They added that the resident had permission to take her pet dog in the lift. The CCTV footage, which went viral on social media, showed a woman entering the building’s lift with her pet dog while three girls were already inside.Shortly after the lift doors closed, the dog allegedly became aggressive and lunged towards the girls, triggering panic inside the confined space. The CCTV footage showed the dog’s owner attempting to restrain the animal as it tried to pounce on them.As the lift reached a floor, one of the girls was seen rushing out, while the dog attempted to follow her before the owner pulled it back, averting any serious harm.No injuries were reported in the incident. However, the CCTV footage has gone viral on social media, raising concerns among residents, police said.(With agency inputs)
