CHENNAI: An octogenarian, who was living alone, died after two stray dogs mauled him while he was sleeping inside his house in Arumbakkam. The deceased man was identified as Subramanian, 80.
Police said Subramanian, a bachelor, lived in his nephew's house in Arumbakkam. On Tuesday night, the neighbours heard Subramanian crying in pain and the dogs barking. They rushed to Subramanian's house, where they found the two dogs mauling the old man.
The residents chased the stray dogs away and rescued Subramanian. They rushed him to the Kilpauk Medical College (KMC) hospital, where Subramanian succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.
Arumbakkam police have registered a case.