In a tragic incident in Andhra Pradesh's NTR district, a 14-month-old boy lost his life after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs, police reported. The boy was playing outside his home in Model Colony, Penuganchiprolu, when the dogs attacked him on Monday.
Despite being rushed to a nearby government hospital in Nandigama, the child succumbed to his injuries.
In the wake of the boy's death, his family and local villagers staged a protest at the old cinema hall in Penuganchiprolu, demanding a permanent solution to the stray dog issue. The protestors also called for justice for the child's death. Gopal Rao, the grieving father, shared that a group of stray dogs attacked his son while he was playing, causing his fatal injuries. He also noted that stray dogs have been roaming the village in large numbers.
Concerned parents in the area have expressed fear for their children's safety, now hesitant to allow them to play outside.
Comment: The Times of India reports on November 11:
A 70-year-old man, Angara Surya Rao, from Talavacharla village in Andhra Pradesh, passed away shortly after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs. While he was taken to a local health center, his death within an hour raised questions about the cause. Authorities are investigating whether the dog bites or other age-related factors contributed to his demise.
A man died one hour after being bitten by a pack of stray dogs in Konaseema district on Monday. The deceased, identified as 70-year-old Angara Surya Rao from Talavacharla village in Alamuru Mandal, was attacked by stray dogs on Monday morning and was admitted to the Community Health Centre in Alamuru.
Comment: The Times of India reports on November 11: