Uttar Pradesh: Stray dog attacks woman heading to temple in Meerut, leaves her with deep bite wounds
Stray dog attack in Meerut highlights public safety risks and rising dog bite cases (Image: Dall-E)
On 16th December, a young woman was severely injured after a stray dog attacked her when she was heading towards a temple in Meerut. The incident has highlighted concerns over public health safety amid the rising stray dog population in the city.
Stray dog attack while going to temple
The incident occurred on Tuesday when the victim, identified as Simmi, a resident of Jagriti Vihar, was on her way to a temple. Speaking to the media, Simmi said three dogs were standing quietly along the route. When she crossed them and walked a short distance ahead, one of the dogs suddenly ran from behind and clamped onto her leg. She screamed for help, which prompted two passersby to intervene and chase the dog away. However, by the time she was saved, the dog had bitten her left leg at multiple spots, leaving deep wounds and heavy bleeding.
The victim went to the PL Sharma District Hospital on Wednesday morning, where she was administered an anti-rabies serum injection. The victim stated that she had narrowly escaped a similar incident earlier.
Residents raise alarm over recurring menace
According to the locals, packs of stray dogs are frequently seen roaming Jagriti Vihar Sector 7, the Mansha Devi temple road, and the Kaliyagadhi route, often chasing pedestrians. Locals cited the Supreme Court order and said public safety must take priority. However, according to the locals, the Meerut Municipal Corporation has failed to address the issue effectively.
Dog bite numbers paint worrying picture
Health department data shows that nearly 80,000 dog bite cases were reported in the district till November 2025, with around 70 percent from urban areas. While anti-rabies treatment is available at 66 health centres, measures to control the stray dog population remain inadequate. Municipal Health Officer Dr Amar Singh said a team would be sent to the affected area, but admitted that facilities for housing aggressive dogs are limited and a new animal birth control centre is yet to become operational.
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