Rabid Dog Rampage Injures 25 In Vemulawada
The attacks occurred in the 22nd Ward, affecting Baddi Pochamma Street, Urban Colony, Subhash Nagar, Dhobi Ghat and the market area. Witnesses described chaos as a single stray dog charged at pedestrians, targeting both young and elderly. Many residents have since chosen to remain indoors
Karimnagar: A suspected rabid dog went on a rampage in the temple town of Vemulawada in Rajanna Sircilla district, injuring more than 25 people between Monday night and Tuesday afternoon. The victims, including local residents and several devotees visiting the Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy temple, are undergoing treatment at the area hospital.
The attacks occurred in the 22nd Ward, affecting Baddi Pochamma Street, Urban Colony, Subhash Nagar, Dhobi Ghat and the market area. Witnesses described chaos as a single stray dog charged at pedestrians, targeting both young and elderly. Many residents have since chosen to remain indoors.
Municipal chairman Pulkam Raju, vice-chairman Narala Shekhar and 22nd ward councillor Ippapula Mamata visited the hospital and directed medical staff to provide immediate care, including anti-rabies vaccinations. Chairman Raju said the municipality is monitoring the situation and taking steps to control the stray dog menace, noting that 40 dogs had been shifted to the animal birth control centre just 15 days ago.
However, the recurring nature of such attacks has sparked anger among locals and pilgrims. Over the past three months, incidents in Uppugadda and the Jatara grounds have left dozens injured. Locals have intensified demands for a permanent solution, calling for stricter sterilisation programmes and immediate removal of aggressive animals from public spaces to ensure safety.