Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Stray Dog Attacks Spark Panic in Latur
In Latur, Maharashtra, a big group of stray dogs hurt 35 people in one day, including a doctor, shopkeepers, and kids.
The attacks happened in the evening, making people very scared.
Some areas were hit twice, once around 5-6 PM and again around 7-8 PM.
People are now afraid to go out, especially at night.
They are asking the city government to remove these dangerous dogs and make sure there are enough medicines for dog bite victims.
A local leader even threatened to bring stray dogs into the mayor's office if nothing is done.
35 people, including a female doctor, shopkeepers, and children, were injured by stray dogs in Latur, Maharashtra on December 23, 2023.
Attacks occurred in two waves, first between 5-6 PM and then between 7-8 PM in Chaubara and Killa Galli areas.
The incidents have caused widespread panic, with residents fearing to step out after dark and parents hesitant to send children to school.
Locals are demanding the removal of aggressive dog packs, rebuilding of the Animal Birth Control program, and stocking of rabies vaccines.
Campaign leader Sanjay Kumar Kamble has threatened to release stray dogs into the Chief Officer's office if the municipal body does not act immediately.
- Who
- Residents of Latur, Maharashtra, including a female doctor, shopkeepers, school children, and toddlers
- What
- Stray dog attacks injuring 35 people in one day
- When
- December 23, 2023
- Where
- Latur, Maharashtra, India, particularly in Chaubara and Killa Galli areas
- Why
- Due to the presence of aggressive stray dogs and lack of effective sterilization and relocation programs
- Location
- Latur, Maharashtra, India
- Date of Incident
- December 23, 2023
- Number of Victims
- 35
- Affected Areas
- Chaubara, Killa Galli
- Time of Attacks
- 5-6 PM and 7-8 PM
- Victims' Profiles
- Female doctor, shopkeepers, school children, toddlers
- Demands by Locals
- Removal of aggressive packs, rebuilding ABC program, stocking rabies vaccines
- Campaign Leader
- Sanjay Kumar Kamble
