Dog Attack in Madhya Pradesh: Stray Dog Bites Over 35 People in Shivpuri Before Capture
A stray dog bit over 35 people, including children, across multiple areas in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, before being captured by municipal teams. Victims received anti-rabies treatment at the district hospital while authorities observe the animal for rabies. Injured individuals rushed to medical facilities throughout Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Panic gripped several neighborhoods in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri city after a stray dog went on a sudden biting spree, injuring more than 35 people, including children, over a span of several hours. Local municipal authorities launched a swift search operation and successfully captured the animal, bringing relief to residents following a surge in hospital admissions.
Biting Spree Across Multiple Localities
The aggressive incident unfolded between Saturday evening, Septeber 26 and Sunday morning, September 27. According to local officials, the stray dog attacked residents across multiple areas, including Manier, Gurudwara Chauraha, Loharpura, and near the Radha Raman temple in Purani Shivpuri, reports PTI. Shivpuri: Woman Sets E-Rickshaw on Fire Outside Showroom After Firm Refuses Repair, Video Goes Viral.
Local resident Rupesh Upadhyay noted the severity of the attacks in his neighborhood, stating that roughly five individuals were bitten in that vicinity alone, including his brother Hridesh and a six-year-old child.
Hospital Admissions and Medical Response
Injured individuals rushed to medical facilities throughout Saturday night and Sunday morning. District hospital nurse Rashmi Solanki said they had administered anti-rabies vaccines to nearly 35 persons by 10 AM on Sunday. Some injured individuals apparently also sought treatment at private hospitals, she said. Shivpuri Road Accident: 4 Killed, Several Injured After Traveller Vehicle Collides With Loaded Truck in Madhya Pradesh; Victims From Gujarat.
Municipal Action and Observation
Following alerts raised by the civil surgeon of the district hospital, municipal teams tracked down and secured the animal. Municipal chief officer Yashwant Rathore said a team caught the dog on Sunday. Whether the dog has rabies will be determined after observing its behaviour for some time, Rathore said.
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