Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Stray Dogs Raise Public Safety Fears Across Tellapur
People living in Tellapur say many stray dogs are gathering near their homes.
They report that some dogs chase people walking or riding two-wheelers.
This can cause accidents and dog bites.
Children and older people are especially worried.
The problem is said to be worse at night and early in the morning.
Residents believe garbage may be attracting the dogs.
They want officials to count the dogs and identify areas where large groups gather.
They also want sterilisation and anti-rabies vaccination programmes.
Residents are asking for a better system to report and respond to dog bites.
Tellapur residents say growing packs of stray dogs are roaming residential roads and threatening public safety.
Residents report dogs chasing two-wheelers and pedestrians, increasing the risk of accidents and bites.
Children, women, senior citizens and morning walkers are taking extra precautions, especially at night and early morning.
Residents allege repeated complaints have not been addressed effectively by municipal authorities.
They are seeking stray-dog surveys, regular sterilisation and anti-rabies drives, garbage control, and a formal dog-bite response system.
- Who
- Residents of Tellapur, along with municipal authorities and animal welfare teams.
- What
- Residents are raising concerns about stray dogs roaming in packs, chasing pedestrians and vehicles, and allegedly causing dog bites and safety risks.
- When
- The report refers to current conditions, particularly at night and in the early morning; no specific date is stated.
- Where
- Tellapur, Hyderabad, particularly residential colonies, layouts and internal roads.
- Why
- Residents say the growing stray-dog population and garbage accumulation are creating public-safety concerns and want preventive action.
- Location
- Tellapur, Hyderabad
- Main concern
- Stray dogs roaming in packs and chasing pedestrians and two-wheelers
- Reported risks
- Dog bites and accidents involving people trying to escape or being chased
- Most concerned groups
- Children, women, senior citizens and morning walkers
- Requested action
- A comprehensive stray-dog survey, Animal Birth Control and anti-rabies vaccination programmes
- Additional demand
- Identify gathering points, reduce garbage accumulation and establish a dog-bite complaint mechanism
- Resident quoted
- G. Kishan, 58, a Tellapur resident