{
  "id": 6017414,
  "title": "32 People Treated For Dog Bites In Kalatghar; Bhiwandi Records 3,292 Dog-Bite Cases In 4 Months",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/32-people-treated-for-dog-bites-in-kalatghar-bhiwandi-records-3-292",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-06T18:33:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/32-people-treated-for-dog-bites-in-kalatghar-bhiwandi-records-3292-dog-bite-cases-in-4-months"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Kamatghar, Bhiwandi, approximately 32 individuals were taken to the IGM Sub-District Hospital for medical attention on Sunday due to dog bites. Among the victims were two young children, who were admitted to the pediatric ward for treatment of Category III bites, according to hospital officials. Dr. Madhavi Pedhare from the hospital confirmed the severity of the bites and the need for immediate medical care. Local reports suggested a single dog was responsible for the attacks, though this could not be definitively confirmed.\n\nThe occurrence of such incidents is part of a consistent trend in Bhiwandi, with a total of 3,292 dog-bite cases reported between April and July. April saw the highest number of cases at 1,087, followed by May with 907, June with 656, and July with 642. This surge in dog-related incidents has drawn attention to the Animal Birth Control (ABC) program, a sterilization initiative launched by the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation (BNMC) in November 2024. The program, managed by the Vets Society for Animal Welfare and Rural Development, has sterilized around 7,000-8,000 dogs since its restart. However, with an estimated population of 24,000 stray dogs in Bhiwandi, concerns have arisen regarding the pace of the sterilization process and the capacity to handle all dogs in the city.\n\nCritics, including animal lover Dipti Deshmukh, have raised concerns about the post-operative care for sterilized dogs. Deshmukh alleged that some dogs are released back into the streets before their wounds are fully healed, potentially exposing them to infection. She also claimed that dogs have died following sterilization and that they are not always fed adequately or given proper post-operative care at the sterilization center. The allegations, while not independently verified, have added another layer of scrutiny to the civic body's handling of the ABC program. The BNMC Health Department's Assistant Commissioner, Faisal Tatli, clarified that the municipality does not operate an independent facility for treating stray dogs. Instead, sterilized dogs are observed for a week before being released at the original collection point. The Kamatghar incident has once again spotlighted the need for improvements in the sterilization program, the pace of dog population control, and the provision of adequate care for sterilized animals.",
  "summary": "Bhiwandi: Around 32 people in Kamatghar, Bhiwandi, were admitted within a few hours to the IGM Sub-District Hospital for treatment on Sunday. Two children among those who had injuries and were admitted to the paediatric ward, hospital officials said. Dr Madhavi Pedhare of IGM Sub-District Hospital said that the children had Category III dog bites and were admitted for treatment. While local…",
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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."
}