Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Residents Demand Action as Stray Dogs Alarm Badangpet
People living in Badangpet say many stray dogs are roaming together.
They say some of the dogs act aggressively and make people feel unsafe.
The problem feels worse in the evening and at night.
Children, older people and commuters may be especially worried.
Residents say dog attacks have been increasing, although the report gives no confirmed number of attacks.
They want civic officials to send teams to catch dogs that pose an immediate danger.
They also want dogs to be sterilised and vaccinated.
Residents have asked authorities to regularly check dog populations and take action quickly.
Residents in Badangpet and nearby areas report growing concern over aggressive stray dog packs.
Residents say packs create fear, particularly among children, commuters, senior citizens and people returning home after dark.
A Gurramguda resident said nearly a dozen dogs roam two colony lanes and residents fear sending children on errands.
Locals have urged municipal authorities to intensify dog-catching operations and address areas with large dog populations.
Residents also called for regular surveys, sterilisation, vaccination and removal of dogs posing an immediate threat.
- Who
- Residents of Badangpet and surrounding localities, including Gurramguda, raised the concerns; municipal authorities were asked to respond.
- What
- Residents reported aggressive stray dog packs and requested stronger catching, sterilisation and vaccination measures.
- When
- The concern is described as particularly serious during evening and night hours; no specific date is given.
- Where
- Badangpet and surrounding colonies in Hyderabad, including Gurramguda.
- Why
- Residents say the packs are creating fear and that dog attacks and encounters are increasing.
- Main issue
- Aggressive stray dog packs reportedly roaming Badangpet and surrounding colonies
- Reported concentration
- A resident said nearly a dozen dogs were present in two lanes in a Gurramguda colony
- Most affected times
- Evening and night
- Residents’ concerns
- Safety of children, senior citizens, commuters and people returning from work
- Requested response
- More intensive dog-catching operations
- Additional measures requested
- Regular surveys, sterilisation and vaccination
- Public appeals
- Residents also raised the issue on social media