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Senior Citizen Dies While Chasing Dogs in Hyderabad
✍️ The Siasat Daily
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 03:40 PM
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A 78‑year‑old resident of Hyderabad died after attempting to scare away a pack of stray dogs in the city’s outskirts.
Earlier this week, a 78‑year‑old man from a residential colony in Hyderabad’s outskirts was found dead after a confrontation with a group of stray dogs. The incident reportedly took place in the evening when the senior citizen tried to protect his property from the animals.
According to witnesses, the man approached the dogs to drive them away, but the animals attacked him, causing severe injuries. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, but he could not be revived.
Hyderabad Police responded to the scene and later secured the area. They have urged residents to report any stray dog sightings and are reviewing the city’s stray animal control measures.
The death has drawn attention to the growing problem of stray dogs in Hyderabad, with authorities promising to intensify efforts to manage the population and prevent similar incidents.
According to witnesses, the man approached the dogs to drive them away, but the animals attacked him, causing severe injuries. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, but he could not be revived.
Hyderabad Police responded to the scene and later secured the area. They have urged residents to report any stray dog sightings and are reviewing the city’s stray animal control measures.
The death has drawn attention to the growing problem of stray dogs in Hyderabad, with authorities promising to intensify efforts to manage the population and prevent similar incidents.