Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Stray Dog Attacks 21 Devotees in Vemulawada
A stray dog attacked and injured 21 people near a temple in Vemulawada.
The injured people were mostly elderly and were visiting the temple.
They were taken to the hospital for treatment.
People are angry because they had complained about the stray dogs before, but nothing was done.
There are many stray dogs near the temple, and they are a danger to the visitors.
The hospital gave the injured people medicine to prevent rabies and treated their wounds.
The visitors then went back home after receiving treatment.
A stray dog attacked and injured 21 devotees near the Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple in Vemulawada.
Most of the victims were elderly and were treated at the local hospital for anti-rabies and blood loss.
Residents and devotees expressed anger toward municipal authorities for not addressing the stray dog menace.
There are reportedly 50 to 100 stray dogs near the temple premises, posing a threat to pilgrims.
The lack of coordination between the Vemulawada Temple Development Authority and municipal officials has left the problem unsolved.
- Who
- 21 devotees, mostly elderly, were injured by a stray dog.
- What
- A stray dog attacked and injured 21 devotees near the Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple.
- When
- The incident occurred on Thursday.
- Where
- The attack took place near the Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple in Vemulawada, Rajanna Sircilla district.
- Why
- The stray dog menace had not been addressed by the municipal authorities, leading to the attack.
- Location
- Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple, Vemulawada, Rajanna Sircilla district
- Number of Injured
- 21
- Date of Incident
- Thursday
- Treatment Provided
- Anti-rabies injections and treatment for blood loss
- Authorities Involved
- Vemulawada Temple Development Authority (VTDA) and municipal officials
- Stray Dog Population
- 50 to 100 stray dogs near the temple premises
- Hospital Superintendent
- Dr. P. Penchaiah
