The Supreme Court warned states of “heavy compensation” for dog-bite incidents, criticizing lax enforcement of stray dog norms over five years. Dog feeders may also be held accountable. The court emphasized protecting children and elderly from stray dog attacks
Hyderabad pediatrician Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh warned that rabies vaccines must not be injected into the buttocks, as fat prevents proper absorption. Infants require injections in the thigh, adults in the deltoid, and severe bites also need Rabies Immunoglobulin for effective protection
Telangana continues to grapple with a rising dog bite crisis, with Hyderabad and surrounding districts reporting 3,500-3,800 new cases every month. While anti-rabies vaccines are available, a severe shortage of Rabies Immunoglobulin (RIG) has left victims vulnerable, especially those with severe Category-III bites.
A three-year-old boy, Indrala Rakshith, died in Jagtial after being attacked by dogs and falling into a drainage. Despite hospital treatment, he reportedly did not receive the anti-rabies vaccine. He later died at Niloufer Hospital, Hyderabad.
A one-year-old boy sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a stray dog while playing outside his home in Venkatraopet village, Pinapaka mandal. The incident raises fresh concerns over stray dog menace in rural Telangana.
