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Stray Dog Attacks 130 People in Kalyan, 25 Hospitalised
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🗓 11 Aug 2026, 01:36 AM
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A stray dog in Kalyan, Maharashtra, attacked nearly 130 people over a span of seven hours, leaving 25 injured and hospitalised.
Police in Kalyan received multiple complaints between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. that a stray dog was attacking pedestrians on the main road and nearby markets.
According to authorities, the animal struck people in quick succession, biting and scratching them. Of the 130 reported attacks, 25 victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment of wounds and infections.
The municipal corporation has deployed veterinary officers to capture the dog and is offering free treatment to the injured. Residents are advised to avoid the area and to seek medical help if bitten.
The incident has raised concerns about stray animal control in the city, prompting the police to increase patrols in the affected zones.
According to authorities, the animal struck people in quick succession, biting and scratching them. Of the 130 reported attacks, 25 victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment of wounds and infections.
The municipal corporation has deployed veterinary officers to capture the dog and is offering free treatment to the injured. Residents are advised to avoid the area and to seek medical help if bitten.
The incident has raised concerns about stray animal control in the city, prompting the police to increase patrols in the affected zones.