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Crime
Dog attacks frighten residents of Mohali, children reluctant to step out
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 01:47 AM
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A series of dog attacks in Mohali have left residents, especially children, fearful of leaving their homes as the animals continue to injure people.
Several stray or feral dogs have been reported attacking pedestrians in various localities of Mohali, causing injuries that range from minor bites to more serious wounds. The incidents have been documented over the past few days, prompting alarm among neighbourhoods.
Parents say their children now hesitate to step out of the house, fearing another sudden assault. Schools in the affected areas have noted a drop in attendance as parents keep their kids indoors until the situation improves.
Local authorities, including the municipal corporation and the police, have been dispatched to contain the stray dog population and to set up temporary shelters for captured animals. Officials have urged residents to avoid confronting the dogs and to report any sightings promptly, while animal control teams work to relocate the animals safely.
Parents say their children now hesitate to step out of the house, fearing another sudden assault. Schools in the affected areas have noted a drop in attendance as parents keep their kids indoors until the situation improves.
Local authorities, including the municipal corporation and the police, have been dispatched to contain the stray dog population and to set up temporary shelters for captured animals. Officials have urged residents to avoid confronting the dogs and to report any sightings promptly, while animal control teams work to relocate the animals safely.