Uttar Pradesh: Six injured in stray dog attack in Kandhla; Doctors refer two seriously injured kids to Delhi
Local hospital treats injured residents following stray dog attack in Kandhla, two minors referred to Delhi (Image: Dall-E)
On 21st December, at least six people, including women and children, were injured after a pack of stray dogs went on a rampage in Kandhla block of Shamli district in Uttar Pradesh. The incident triggered renewed anger over administrative inaction and rising public safety risks.
Children among the seriously injured
Among the injured were 4-year-old Faiz, 35-year-old Sain, Mubaish, 11-year-old Aazia, 38-year-old Qadir, and Jaiveer. The victims were attacked by roaming packs of dogs in different localities, including Mohalla Raizadaagan. Family members of the injured rushed them to the local government hospital where doctors administered first aid and anti-rabies vaccines. Faiz and Aazia were later referred to a hospital in Delhi due to the seriousness of their injuries.
Fear grips Kandhla and nearby areas
According to media reports, residents said the stray dog menace has intensified across Kandhla town and surrounding villages. In the past, Rajeev Sharma from Kandhla and Kishore Tridev from Dhundar village had died following dog bite incidents. Locals said that despite repeated attacks, no dedicated drive has been launched to catch stray dogs or relocate them to shelter homes.
Shortage of life-saving serum
Doctors say that in severe bite cases, rabies immunoglobulin serum is required, but its limited availability at district-level hospitals often forces referrals to Meerut or Delhi, even though the district hospital claims to have the facility.
Civic neglect under scrutiny
Residents said that municipal bodies lack any system to capture and house stray dogs, while registration of pet dogs is also not enforced. Dr Anil Kumar, Chief Medical Officer, said anti-rabies injections are available free of cost at all CHCs and the district hospital.
The issue has a troubling history. In 2016, a Kandhla resident died despite treatment at a government hospital, leading the Consumer Disputes Commission to fine the municipal executive officer Rs one lakh for negligence.
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