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Brisbane agent remains hospitalised after dog mauling causes life-threatening injuries
Brisbane estate agent Ajay Malik remains in hospital after two dogs mauled him while he was jogging in a park on 16 October. He suffered life-threatening injuries, and his wife says he is also struggling with distressing memories of the attack.
Malik is in a stable condition at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital after developing pneumonia and blood clots, and is awaiting several operations. His injuries include damage to his ears and upper lip, bites to his face and hands, scratches and a missing bicep. The dogs, registered at one address and not previously declared dangerous, were shot by police after officers said they posed an immediate safety risk; one later died. A fundraising appeal is helping the couple meet costs while he is unable to work.
In short
- Ajay Malik was badly injured in a dog attack while jogging in Brisbane.
- He remains in hospital and faces further surgery and a long recovery.
- His wife says he is experiencing lasting distress after the attack.
Explained simply
Dog attacks can cause severe injuries, and in Queensland local councils enforce laws on keeping and controlling dogs. Authorities may investigate an attack and assess whether a dog poses an ongoing risk; police can act if they believe there is an immediate danger.
The case involves Ajay Malik, a Brisbane estate agent, and two dogs whose owners and circumstances may be relevant to any investigation. It matters to public safety and to questions about how dangerous dogs are identified and managed, while Malik’s recovery has also left his household facing practical and financial pressures.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Australian real estate agent was left fighting for life after being attacked by two dogs: ‘They were eating him’”.