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Stray Dogs Threaten Public Safety Around Golconda Hospital

Stray Dogs Threaten Public Safety Around Golconda Hospital
Public Safety In Peril… Rein in stray dog menac near Golconda Area Hosp · thehansindia.com

Many stray dogs are reportedly living near Area Hospital in Golconda.

A resident says the dogs sometimes attack people.

Children may be especially vulnerable while walking or playing nearby.

Information collected from the hospital suggests about 330 dog-bite cases are reported each month.

Nearly 100 of those cases reportedly involve children.

Workers and other residents are also said to have been attacked.

The situation is causing fear and trouble for people in the area.

The resident wants government officials to act quickly to improve safety.

Key facts

Reported location
Area Hospital, Golconda, Hyderabad
Monthly dog-bite cases
Approximately 330
Monthly cases involving children
Nearly 100
Other affected groups
GHMC workers, daily-wage labourers and local residents
Requested action
Immediate and effective measures to control the stray-dog problem
Complainant
N Joyce Pearl, Hyderabad

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