Stray dogs at Kozhikode railway station leave passengers wary
Passengers at Kozhikode railway station are raising safety concerns regarding aggressive stray dogs on the platforms. Local authorities and railway officials have yet to resolve the issue, leading to complaints about safety for children and the elderly.
Why it matters
Public safety and infrastructure management are critical issues for urban transit hubs in India.
Stray dogs at Kozhikode railway station leave passengers wary left A stray dog rests under a passenger seat at Kozhikode railway station on October 4, 2026. K. Ragesh K. Ragesh https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/qe2xw3/article71544384.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/80692_4_10_2026_19_12_7_1_05TVKZDOG3.JPG K Ragesh A street dog resting under the seat arranged for passengers at Kozhikode railway station on Sunday Passengers raise safety concerns over aggressive stray dogs on all four platforms; Railway, Corporation officials point to each other’s responsibilities over waste disposal and dog control Kozhikode The presence of stray dogs has again raised concerns over passenger safety at Kozhikode railway station, with local authorities yet to respond effectively to the issue. Passengers allege that aggressive dogs are now present on all four platforms, making the station unsafe, especially for children and the elderly.
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