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Rising stray dog menace at Alappuzha railway station: Passengers, staff urge action

Rising stray dog menace at Alappuzha railway station: Passengers, staff urge action

Stray dogs are terrorising passengers and staff at Alappuzha Railway Station in Kerala, sparking widespread public outrage and safety concerns. Commuters and railway staff stated that packs of stray dogs have taken over platforms and station premises, regularly lunging, snapping, and charging at people. Station vendors alleged that loud train horns startle the animals into a frenzy, while some travellers continue unauthorised feeding on the premises despite rules prohibiting it. Station vendors reported that the dogs grow more dangerous after dark, and two dogs recently mauled each other to death on the grounds. Commuters, local residents, and station staff are demanding urgent, coordinated intervention from railway authorities, local self-government bodies, and the district administration to control the animals and protect passengers. Railway passengers can urge these authorities to enforce feeding bans and remove the packs safely.

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