Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Stray Dog Menace Alarms Residents in West Marredpally
People living in West Marredpally say stray dogs are causing fear.
They are especially worried about walking outside at night.
The problem is reported near a lane beside Bangaru Maisamma temple.
This lane is close to Kasturbha Women’s College.
Residents say groups of dogs hide in dark places.
They say the dogs sometimes rush toward people walking by.
Two residents said they have escaped serious dog attacks.
They want GHMC officials to solve the problem soon.
Residents say stray dogs are creating an alarming situation in West Marredpally, Secunderabad.
A lane beside Bangaru Maisamma temple near Kasturbha Women’s College is reportedly especially dangerous at night.
Residents say packs of dogs emerge from dark areas and try to pounce on people passing by.
Yatala Jayant Kumar and Avaru Sai Kumar say they have escaped what they described as deadly dog attacks.
They have urged GHMC officials to address the problem without further delay.
- Who
- Residents Yatala Jayant Kumar and Avaru Sai Kumar described the issue.
- What
- Residents report packs of stray dogs threatening and attempting to attack passers-by.
- When
- The problem is described as worsening each day, particularly at night.
- Where
- West Marredpally, Secunderabad, especially the lane beside Bangaru Maisamma temple near Kasturbha Women’s College.
- Why
- Residents are urging GHMC officials to act because they say the dog menace is making the area frightening and unsafe.
- Reported location
- West Marredpally, Secunderabad
- Specific area
- Lane beside Bangaru Maisamma temple near Kasturbha Women’s College
- Main concern
- Stray dogs emerging from dark areas and approaching passers-by
- Most affected time
- Night
- Residents quoted
- Yatala Jayant Kumar and Avaru Sai Kumar
- Requested action
- GHMC intervention to end the dog menace