12 persons bitten by stray dogs at Kadayanallur
Residents of Kadayanallur are facing a dual crisis involving a surge in mysterious fever cases and a recent spike in stray dog attacks. Local authorities have begun catching stray dogs following public outcry over the lack of safety measures.
Why it matters
The situation reflects critical public health and safety challenges in local municipalities, exacerbated by perceived government inaction.
Even as Kadayanallur and surroundings areas are witnessing rapid rise in ‘mysterious’ fever cases, described as ‘dengue’ by locals based on symptoms and treatment, 12 people suffered dog bite on Sunday.
A group of people were on their way to attend a wedding, when two stray dogs bit Sudharshana, 13, and Murugan, 46, of Mela Kadayanallur, Pragadish, 40, of Agraharam Street, Kadayanallur, and Muthaiah, 65, of nearby Kanmaniyapuram. Another group of farmhands going to work early in the morning were attacked by another stray dog. A total of 12 people suffered dog bite on Sunday.
A victim with bleeding injury in the leg caused by stray dog bite at Kadayanallur in Tenkasi district on Sunday . | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Seven victims, who suffered bleeding injuries, were sent to Tenkasi Government Hospital for treatment after being administered first-aid at Kadayanallur, while others were treated as outpatients.
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