Stray dog attacks 10 people near Killi in Kattakada

Ten people were bitten by a stray dog in Kattakada Urban Acres, Kerala, on Monday night, sparking panic among local residents. Residents said the attack occurred around 10 pm, starting with Sudheer in front of Killi hospital and later affecting Vamadevan, Shafeeq, Afzal, Shahid and others near a mobile-phone shop, a hotel and a workshop, all sustaining leg injuries. Victims were first taken to Kattakada government hospital and then transferred to General Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram for further care. Residents chased the animal away with stones, but a search led by Kattakada panchayat president V J Sunitha and dog-catchers failed to locate it. Sunitha stated, “The panchayat has written to the police seeking surveillance to prevent such practices and ensure public safety.” She added that two pet dogs also bitten are under observation, and the panchayat has asked police to monitor stray-dog introductions in the area.