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Police in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district booked a man for allegedly shooting a stray dog with an unlicensed firearm after it reportedly bit his pet dog. The animal died at the scene, while police are investigating the weapon’s source and possible licence violations

A rabid stray dog attacked nearly 130 people in seven hours in Kalyan, Maharashtra, leaving 25 hospitalised and an 11-year-old girl critically injured. Residents accused KDMC of delayed action and demanded an investigation into the civic dog sterilisation centre

A shocking case of mass dog killings has emerged from Kishtapur village in Jannaram mandal, Mancherial district, where around 100 dogs, both strays and pets, were allegedly poisoned and buried. Police have registered a case against the village Sarpanch Naresh and the panchayat secretary.

A stray dog attack in Vemulawada town, Rajanna-Sircilla district, left around 25 people injured, including devotees visiting the temple. The victims were admitted to the local Area Hospital.

Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Gram Panchayats in Telangana are facing mounting challenges in tackling stray dog and monkey menace due to shortage of funds, staff and infrastructure. Financial constraints, lack of equipment, and dependence on welfare organisations have left many local bodies unable to cope with the growing problem.

As many as 40 sheep were killed in a stray dog attack at Lakshmakkapally village on Sunday night. The farmer, who depended on sheep rearing for livelihood, has appealed to the government for compensation, estimating losses at nearly Rs 10 lakh.

Around 30 people were injured in stray dog attacks across several colonies in Bhainsa town on Monday. Residents raised concerns over frequent incidents and sought urgent intervention, while officials assured treatment and preventive measures.

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 four-year-old girl from Bardipur village in Sangareddy district was seriously injured after being attacked by stray dogs. Locals intervened quickly, and she was given first aid before being shifted to Fever Hospital in Nallakunta.

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.

A 40-year-old construction worker died in a road accident at Tukkuguda in Hyderabad's Maheshwaram area on Saturday night.

Over 3,000 dog bite cases have been reported across Sangareddy, Medak, and Siddipet districts in just six months, exposing failures in stray dog control. Surveys were unscientific and funds insufficient for ABC, leaving residents vulnerable and local bodies overwhelmed.

The incident has triggered shock and outrage in the local tribal community.

A security guard managed to retrieve the body after shooing away the dog at the civil hospital in Mhow, located 25 km from the district headquarters, where the incident took place on Saturday

In the incident that took place on April 14, a resident named Ashish, a businessman living in the society, brutally killed five puppies. The horrifying act was captured on surveillance cameras installed in the parking area.

According to reports, the canine had been on a rampage since Saturday morning and was trapped late in the evening. Most of the children were attacked in Gole Bungalow and surrounding colonies

Video going viral on social media platforms shows the accused holding the dog in his hands to indulge in vulgar acts and torturing the canine

On Friday, the Commissioner inspected the Fatullaguda animal sanctuary, dog-catching vehicles, the operation theatre, and the pet dog crematorium. He discussed daily targets with veterinary officers, asking about the number of dogs caught and sterilizations completed each day. Ilambarithi emphasized that field-level officials should review progress daily and work toward capturing and sterilizing more dogs.

A group of dogs attacked the boy while he was playing in front of his house. His mother, Sirisha, had asked him to fetch a milk packet from a nearby shop. As Revanth was on his way to the shop, the dogs pounced on him, causing severe injuries. Reports indicate that he sustained injuries to his eyelids, hands, and head.

On Sunday, a group of children, hailing from various colonies under Kompally municipality, did just that by visiting Petbasheerabad police station to lodge a complaint against Kompally municipal officials for miserably failing to control the menace of stray dogs in the localities.