Stray dog attacks 12 people, including tourists, at Ellora

A stray dog reportedly attacked 12 people, including several tourists, at the Ellora Caves in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district of Maharashtra. The Archaeological Survey of India is responsible for the heritage site where the media report stated the victims were bitten. While the report did not provide the date of the attacks, it noted that both local residents and visitors were among those injured. This matters because it involves the safety of visitors and the risk of rabies at a major tourist destination. The management of these animals falls under the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023. The media report did not mention if the local municipal body or the forest department has started an investigation or if the animal has been caught for observation. There is currently no information regarding a deadline for authorities to address the presence of stray dogs at the monument complex.