Palakkad (Kerala) | The girl reportedly fell into the water while attempting to escape from the stray dog attack.

The deceased has been identified as Nabeesa from Vandithavalam, police said.

The incident occurred around 5 pm on Saturday when Nabeesa had taken her goat for grazing. Her granddaughter Shifana reportedly fell into the pond while trying to escape from a stray dog that suddenly ran towards her, police sources said.

While trying to rescue her, Nabeesa drowned. The woman was rushed to the Chittoor Taluk Hospital but she could not be saved.

Shifana is undergoing treatment at the Palakkad district hospital, police sources said.

A case of unnatural death was booked, they added.