{
  "id": 20109890,
  "title": "22 Children Bitten By Dogs Every Day In Indore, 688 Cases Reported In October At Hukamchand Hospital",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/22-children-bitten-by-dogs-every-day-in-indore-688-cases-reported-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T03:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/22-children-bitten-by-dogs-every-day-in-indore-688-cases-reported-in-october-at-hukamchand-hospital"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Indian city of Indore, stray dogs have been increasingly biting children, resulting in a high number of hospital visits for treatment. On average, 22 children per day visit Hukamchand Hospital for their dog bite injuries. During October, the hospital treated 688 children for these injuries, accounting for nearly 18% of all reported cases. A total of 3,754 dog bite cases were reported in October, with men making up 2,353 cases, women 713, and children 688. The majority of these incidents occurred in areas where children commonly play, such as streets, parks, and open spaces. Dr. Madhu Margaret, the in-charge of Hukamchand Hospital, advises parents to keep children away from unfamiliar dogs and to seek immediate medical attention, including anti-rabies vaccination, if a bite occurs.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Stray dog attacks are increasingly putting children at risk in the city, with an average of 22 children reaching Hukamchand Hospital every day for treatment after dog bites. Hospital records show that 688 children were treated for dog-bite injuries during October, highlighting the growing safety concern for young residents. According to the hospital's October data, a…",
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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."
}