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Fruit vendor killed in north Delhi in stray bull attack

Residents chased the animals away and took injured Sanaullah to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead

by · The Hindu

A 54-year-old fruit vendor died after being attacked by a stray bull in north Delhi’s Narela area, the police said on Sunday (March 16, 2025).

According to the police, the deceased, Sanaullah, is survived by his wife, four daughters and two sons, who live in the same area. His body was sent for post-mortem.

According to a senior official, his brother Khurshid Anwar said that some stray animals were passing by when the victim was pushing his cart near Pocket 13 around 4 p.m.

“According to his brother, the deceased was suddenly attacked by a bull and thrown in the air. He suffered severe head injuries and was bleeding profusely,” the official said.

Residents chased the animals away and took injured Sanaullah to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead, they added.

Published - March 17, 2025 09:04 am IST