Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Stray Dogs Threaten Public Safety Around Golconda Hospital
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.
A resident says stray dogs around Area Hospital, Golconda, pose a growing public-safety threat.
The hospital reportedly receives approximately 330 dog-bite cases each month.
Nearly 100 of the monthly reported bite cases reportedly involve children.
GHMC workers, daily-wage labourers and other residents have also reportedly been attacked.
N Joyce Pearl urged GHMC and other officials to take immediate measures against the problem.
- Who
- Stray dogs, children, GHMC workers, daily-wage labourers and other residents are identified as affected groups; N Joyce Pearl made the request.
- What
- A resident reported a stray-dog menace and urged authorities to prevent attacks.
- Where
- Around Area Hospital in Golconda, Hyderabad.
- Why
- Because reported dog attacks are causing safety concerns, particularly for children, and approximately 330 dog-bite cases are reportedly recorded each month.
- 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