Archive · 4 Sep 2026
80-Year-Old Man Dies After Stray Dog Attack in Dandepalli
An 80-year-old man named Oraganti Posham was attacked by stray dogs.
He was sleeping outside his home in Dandepalli when the attack happened.
Posham had been sick for a long time and could not move easily.
He was alone when the dogs attacked him.
He died at the spot because of his injuries.
Afterward, villagers became worried about stray dogs.
They said they were keeping children and older people indoors.
The villagers asked officials to take action to reduce the number of stray dogs.
Oraganti Posham, 80, died after a pack of stray dogs attacked him in Dandepalli mandal headquarters.
The attack occurred on Thursday while Posham was sleeping outside his house.
Posham was bedridden due to prolonged ill health and could not move.
He was alone during the attack and died at the scene from his injuries.
Villagers said stray dog numbers had increased and urged officials to control the population.
- Who
- Oraganti Posham, an 80-year-old man, was killed in the incident.
- What
- He died after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs.
- When
- The attack occurred on Thursday.
- Where
- In front of Posham’s house at the Dandepalli mandal headquarters in Mancherial district, Telangana.
- Why
- The articles state that the dogs attacked him, but do not establish why the attack occurred.
Villagers’ concerns
Officials’ response
Stray dog population
Villagers’ concerns
Villagers said stray dogs were roaming throughout the village and their numbers had increased, creating safety concerns.
Officials’ response
The articles do not report any response or action from officials.
Public safety
Villagers’ concerns
Villagers said they were not allowing children and elderly people to venture outside after the attack.
Officials’ response
No official safety measures or population-control steps were reported.
- Deceased
- Oraganti Posham
- Age
- 80
- Location
- Dandepalli mandal headquarters, Mancherial district
- Incident
- Attack by a pack of stray dogs
- Victim’s condition
- Bedridden due to prolonged ill health and unable to move
- Outcome
- Died at the scene from his injuries
- Villagers’ request
- Officials should take steps to control the stray dog population