Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Karnataka Revamps Dog Bite Compensation in Bengaluru
The Karnataka government has changed how it gives money to people hurt by stray dogs in Bengaluru.
Now, Rs 5,000 is given, with some for immediate treatment at any private hospital.
If someone dies, their family gets Rs 5,00,000.
The city's local governments will check and give out this money.
Karnataka government revised compensation order for dog bite injuries in Bengaluru
Injured receive Rs 5,000: Rs 3,500 directly, Rs 1,500 for treatment
Compensation covers immediate treatment at private hospitals
Death due to dog attack or rabies gets Rs 5,00,000 to family
Municipal corporations to set up verification and compensation committees
- Who
- Karnataka government
- What
- Revised compensation order for dog bite injuries and deaths in Bengaluru
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- To ensure immediate treatment at private hospitals and reduce denial of care
- Compensation for injury
- Rs 5,000 (Rs 3,500 direct, Rs 1,500 for treatment)
- Compensation for death
- Rs 5,00,000
- Committee for verification and disbursement
- To be set up by municipal corporations under GBA
