Stray Dog Mauls Eight-Year-Old Boy's Face; 15 Attacked In Shahjahanabad In 5 Days
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): An eight-year-old boy, Ibrahim, has been battling severe facial injuries at Hamidia Hospital for the past five days after a stray dog entered his home in the Noor Mahal-Lal Masjid Road area of Shahjahanabad and mauled his face, leaving four deep wounds. The incident has brought attention to the growing stray dog menace in the area, where residents claim more than 15…
An eight-year-old boy named Ibrahim is recovering in Hamidia Hospital after a stray dog attacked him, leaving four deep wounds on his face. The incident in the Noor Mahal-Lal Masjid Road area of Shahjahanabad has sparked concern among residents, who report more than 15 attacks on people in the past five days. Mohammad Shoaib, a local resident, mentioned that more than 50 stray dogs roam the area, posing a threat to residents.
Ibrahim underwent surgery, but his wounds have not healed properly. Doctors are closely monitoring his condition and may require further surgery. The situation has angered residents, who blame the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) for ignoring repeated complaints about stray dogs. The dogs have made it difficult for children to attend school and also pose a threat to people attending morning prayers at mosques.
Ibrahim's uncle, Faizan, expressed his distress over his nephew's condition, stating that despite immediate hospitalization, the wounds have not healed. Sadaf Qureshi, another resident, said that despite approaching local officials for action against the dogs, neither a capture drive nor sterilization measures have been initiated. Ayush Srivastava, a resident, described the residents as living in fear, demanding immediate action.
Veterinary experts suggested that loud music and firecrackers during festivals can frighten dogs, triggering aggressive behavior towards pedestrians and passersby. Bhopal has an estimated 1.25 lakh stray dogs, and the civic body has allocated Rs 3.50 crore for sterilization in the current financial year. However, the corporation has only sterilized 1,929 dogs in July, 2,074 in August, and 2,042 in September. Despite the spending, more than 120 dog-bite victims reportedly visit hospitals daily in the city.
Shahjahanabad, Kolar Road, Gautam Nagar, Ayodhya Bypass, Karond, and Bagh Sewania are among the reported hotspots for dog attacks. Currently, only three Animal Birth Control (ABC) centers are operational for the city's 85 wards. Dr. PP Singh, a veterinary officer, stated that constructing a new ABC center is being expedited to strengthen sterilization efforts and manage dog-bite incidents.
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