Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Stray Dog Attack Injures 15 People in Andhra Pradesh Village
A stray dog attacked people in a village in Andhra Pradesh.
The attack happened early on Friday morning.
Fifteen people were hurt.
The dog reportedly bit people near a tea stall and nearby areas.
The attacks frightened villagers.
The injured went to a health centre in Vinjamur for treatment.
Residents said stray dog attacks had recently become a problem.
They want officials to find the dog and take steps to prevent more attacks.
Fifteen people were injured in a stray dog attack at Kudumuladinnepadu in Kaligiri mandal, Nellore district.
The attacks occurred near a tea stall and in surrounding areas during the early hours of Friday.
The incident caused panic among villagers who had gathered near the main road.
The injured received first aid and medical advice at the Community Health Centre in Vinjamur.
Residents alleged that the panchayat had not taken adequate action to control stray dogs and urged officials to capture the suspected animal.
- Who
- Fifteen villagers and other people in the area were injured; local residents and officials were involved in the response.
- What
- A stray dog reportedly attacked and injured 15 people.
- When
- During the early hours of Friday.
- Where
- Kudumuladinnepadu in Kaligiri mandal of Nellore district, near a tea stall on the main road.
- Why
- The attack reportedly occurred as the dog went on a biting spree; residents also cited continuing concerns about stray dogs in the village.
Residents' concerns
Official response
Stray-dog control
Residents' concerns
Residents alleged that the panchayat had failed to take adequate measures to control the stray dog population and called for immediate action.
Official response
The report does not provide a response from the panchayat or other officials.
- Injured
- 15 people
- Location
- Kudumuladinnepadu, Kaligiri mandal, Nellore district
- Incident time
- Early hours of Friday
- Medical care
- First aid and medical advice were provided at the Community Health Centre at Vinjamur.
- Reported pattern
- Locals said stray dog attacks had become a concern in the village in recent days.
- Residents' demands
- Officials should trace and capture the suspected dog and take measures to control stray dogs.