Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Stray Dogs and Fighting Bulls Raise Fear in Ashta Streets
Many stray dogs and cattle are causing problems on the streets of Ashta.
Residents say packs of dogs can be dangerous, especially for children and older people.
They report that hospitals receive two or three dog-bite cases each day.
A media worker was reportedly bitten while delivering newspapers.
Another newspaper worker says he has been bitten twice.
Residents also say fighting bulls have damaged vehicles and frightened pedestrians.
They want the city to remove the animals from the streets.
Municipal officials say they already conduct capture drives and will take suitable action.
Residents of Ashta report frequent stray-dog attacks and two to three dog-bite cases at hospitals daily.
Media worker Sayyad Abrar Ali was reportedly bitten while distributing newspapers near Manas Bhawan.
Another newspaper distributor, Babu Sisodia, reportedly suffered dog bites twice in different areas.
Residents said stray bulls have damaged vehicles and created risks for pedestrians during fights.
Municipal officials said drives to capture stray dogs and cattle are conducted periodically and promised appropriate action.
- Who
- Residents, media workers, stray dogs and cattle, and Ashta Municipal Council officials are involved.
- What
- Residents are reporting dog attacks, dog-bite injuries, and dangers caused by fighting stray bulls.
- When
- Reports cited incidents occurring recently, including on Wednesday; residents say two to three dog-bite cases are reported daily.
- Where
- Ashta, Madhya Pradesh, including Manas Bhawan, Sai Colony, the Qila area near the Jain Temple, Budhwara and other localities.
- Why
- Residents are demanding action because stray animals are reportedly threatening pedestrians, children and elderly people, and damaging vehicles.
Residents’ Concerns
Municipal Officials’ Response
Urgency of action
Residents’ Concerns
Residents say frequent dog attacks and fighting bulls are creating an immediate threat and are demanding a citywide drive to capture the animals.
Municipal Officials’ Response
Municipal Council President Hemkunwar Rai Singh Mewada and Chief Municipal Officer Vinod Kumar Prajapati said drives are conducted periodically and assured residents that appropriate action would be taken.
Extent of the problem
Residents’ Concerns
Residents report two to three dog-bite cases daily and describe attacks in several neighborhoods, including Sai Colony and the Qila area.
Municipal Officials’ Response
Officials did not provide figures disputing the residents’ claims, but said existing capture operations address stray dogs and cattle.
- Location
- Ashta, Madhya Pradesh
- Reported daily dog-bite cases
- Two to three cases at hospitals, according to residents
- Reported victim
- Media worker Sayyad Abrar Ali
- Other reported victim
- Media worker Babu Sisodia, who reportedly suffered two dog bites
- Dog-pack incident
- Residents alleged that 10 to 12 dogs attacked an elderly man near the Jain Temple in the Qila area
- Animal-related damage
- Residents said fighting bulls damaged vehicles
- Municipal response
- Officials said capture drives for stray dogs and cattle are conducted periodically