Harris Jayaraj’s pet attacks local resident in Valasaravakkam; victim hospitalized with hand injuries as police investigate - Report

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A shocking incident involving music composer Harris Jayaraj has created concern among residents in Chennai. The singer living in Valasaravakkam reportedly owns a dog of an exotic breed. The other day, the dog escaped from his house and attacked a street-goer named Adithya. This sudden, unknown force injured the victim, causing fear and questions. A sudden dog attack injured and hospitalised the victim

According to Filmibeat, the victim had multiple injuries on his right hand, including the palm and fingers. He was taken to a local private hospital and treated immediately. The nature of these attacks is spontaneous, raising questions about why locals walking within the residential compound are being attacked. Such incidents show that unattended pets can create a mess on short notice.

After the incident, the Valasaravakkam police started an investigation. They are trying to figure out how the dog got away and what steps the owner took to keep it safe. The officers are also looking into whether safety measures were ignored. After this incident, the responsibility of pet owners in the city is the topic of discussion.

The latest dog attack cases are happening in metropolitan cities like Chennai and according to experts, the lack of control, training & safety is the reason for it. Pet owners must control, vaccinate, and enclose their pets to protect others. This is a pertinent reminder for pet owners to adopt a responsible attitude toward pet ownership to keep society safe.

Harris Jayaraj stays active

Harris Jayaraj, a veteran in the film industry for over 20 years, recently worked on films such as 'Extra Ordinary Man' in Telugu and 'Brother' in Tamil, so his preference for films in all languages remains strong. His most recent projects are 'Kadhal Reset Repeat' and a music release in March 2026 that has received a lot of positive feedback.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”