India, March 17 -- A 33-year-old woman died after a pack of stray dogs attacked her near Ambethan Chowk on the Pune-Nashik highway in Chakan early Monday morning, officials said. The incident triggered panic among residents and raised concerns over the growing stray dog problem in the industrial town.

The deceased has been identified as Shobha Vijay Waghmare (32), a native of Deglur in Nanded district who resided in the Chakan area. Her relatives confirmed her identity.

According to the police, the incident occurred around 2:19am when Waghmare was passing along the service road beneath a flyover near Ambethan Chowk. A pack of 10 to 12 stray dogs suddenly attacked her, leaving her with severe injuries.

Police said Waghmare initially tri...