CHENNAI: A nine-year-old girl who was returning home from school was mauled by a cow. The incident took place on Ilango Street in MMDA Colony, Chennai. CCTV footage of the incident has been released. Nine-year-old Ayesha, daughter of Jafar Siddique Ali was walking with her mother and her younger brother when the cow attacked her. The cow took Ayesha by its horn and threw her. Ayesha, who fell, was kicked and attacked by the cow.

Hearing the screams of the mother, the locals ran but could not drive away the cows. Finally, after numerous attempts, the child was saved. The girl was immediately rushed to the hospital. The child suffered serious head injuries in the attack. It is reported that the health condition is satisfactory. An FIR has been registered against the owner of the cows.