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Crime
13 People Bitten by Stray Dog in Gunupur; Civic Body Launches Hunt
✍️ Deccan Chronicle
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 01:36 AM
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In Gunupur, Odisha, 13 residents were bitten by a stray dog, prompting the local civic body to initiate a search and capture operation.
A stray dog attacked and bit 13 people in the town of Gunupur, Odisha, on Tuesday evening. The victims, ranging from children to adults, were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment of their wounds. Local authorities confirmed that the animal was not under any control and posed a threat to public safety.
In response, the Gunupur civic body has launched a coordinated hunt to locate and remove the dog from the area. Police and animal control teams are patrolling streets and setting up traps in the hope of capturing the animal before another incident occurs.
Officials have urged residents to stay alert and report any sightings of the stray dog. They also emphasized the importance of vaccinating pets and preventing stray animal populations from growing unchecked.
In response, the Gunupur civic body has launched a coordinated hunt to locate and remove the dog from the area. Police and animal control teams are patrolling streets and setting up traps in the hope of capturing the animal before another incident occurs.
Officials have urged residents to stay alert and report any sightings of the stray dog. They also emphasized the importance of vaccinating pets and preventing stray animal populations from growing unchecked.