{
  "id": 19588910,
  "title": "Diwali Firecracker Noise Sparks Stray Dog Attacks In Bhopal, 19 People Bitten In Three Days, Elderly Woman Seriously Injured",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/diwali-firecracker-noise-sparks-stray-dog-attacks-in-bhopal-19-people",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T01:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/diwali-firecracker-noise-sparks-stray-dog-attacks-in-bhopal-19-people-bitten-in-three-days-elderly-woman-seriously-injured"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh witnessed a surge in stray dog attacks following Diwali celebrations, with 19 people bitten over three days. Four individuals, including an elderly woman seriously injured in UB City Colony, reported being bitten while enjoying fireworks. Residents reported a lack of response from the BMC's dog-catching squad, which had reportedly been on leave for three days. CCTV footage of the attacks circulated on social media. In Idgah Hills, Pintu was attacked by a dog hiding under a car, while in Govindpura Industrial Area, Ankit was bitten while riding his motorcycle. The BMC assured that complaints were being addressed and teams dispatched.",
  "summary": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The bursting of loud firecrackers during Diwali celebrations triggered a spate of stray dog attacks across Bhopal, with 19 people bitten in different parts of the city in last three days. Four people were injured including an elderly woman who was critically injured in an attack at UB City Colony in Kolar on Wednesday. The incidents led residents to lodge complaints…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}