Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Aug 10: A school-going girl narrowly escaped a street dog attack in Hoode, Udupi district, on Saturday morning. The girl used her umbrella to fend off the aggressive stray dog, preventing what could have been a serious incident.
The attack has sparked outrage among villagers, who are now demanding immediate action to address the growing stray dog problem in the area.
When approached, panchayat officials explained the challenges they face in managing stray dogs.
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“The gram panchayat does not have the authority to kill stray dogs. We conduct an annual sterilization and anti-rabies vaccination drive, after which the dogs are released back into the same area. Capturing the dogs is difficult, and we must take GPS-tagged photos when the dogs are captured and again when they are released,” an official stated.