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The recent incident of a four-year-old boy who was mauled to death after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs in the city of Hyderabad has led to widespread fear among citizens. The stray dog menace in the state has doubled over the years and there are reportedly more than five lakh dogs in the city itself.
While the GHMC authorities were directed to intensify the birth control operations and anti-rabies vaccinations and address the issues related to dog bites, Mayor G Vijayalakshmi and Minister for Animal Husbandry Talasani Yadav have also come out with a toll-free number 040-2111 1111 for any complaints related to stray dog menace and related issues.
The GHMC has developed an exclusive app where details and photographs of the vaccinated and sterilized street dogs are being uploaded.
The GHMC officials were asked to engage with colony welfare associations and school management to educate children about do’s and don’ts related to stray dogs.
Handling a street dog and even worse a pack of them can be a difficult and potentially dangerous task, so it's important to approach the situation with caution and care.
Here are some tips that may be helpful:
Remember, it's important to always put your safety first when dealing with street dogs.
Also Read: Rabies Scare: Dog Bite Cases on the Rise in Hyderabad