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Crime
Stray dog bites 15 in Kapurthala, including six children, sparks public outcry
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 11:01 AM
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A stray dog attacked residents in Kapurthala’s Markfed area on Saturday, biting 15 people, six of them children, prompting calls for swift action.
On Saturday, a stray dog roamed the neighborhoods surrounding Markfed in Kapurthala and attacked passers‑by, leaving fifteen victims with bite wounds. Among those injured were six children, whose families rushed them to nearby clinics for medical attention.
The sudden onslaught caused panic among residents, who gathered at the scene and voiced alarm over the lack of control over stray animals in the area. Eyewitnesses described the dog as aggressive and unprovoked, leading to a heightened sense of insecurity.
Local authorities were approached by aggrieved citizens demanding immediate measures, such as the capture of the animal and a review of existing stray‑dog management policies. Officials have yet to release a detailed response, but the incident has intensified public pressure for decisive action.
Health officials have warned that all bite victims should receive proper wound care and anti‑rabies prophylaxis to prevent further complications.
The episode underscores growing concerns about stray‑animal control in urban pockets of Punjab, prompting calls for coordinated efforts between municipal bodies and animal welfare groups.
The sudden onslaught caused panic among residents, who gathered at the scene and voiced alarm over the lack of control over stray animals in the area. Eyewitnesses described the dog as aggressive and unprovoked, leading to a heightened sense of insecurity.
Local authorities were approached by aggrieved citizens demanding immediate measures, such as the capture of the animal and a review of existing stray‑dog management policies. Officials have yet to release a detailed response, but the incident has intensified public pressure for decisive action.
Health officials have warned that all bite victims should receive proper wound care and anti‑rabies prophylaxis to prevent further complications.
The episode underscores growing concerns about stray‑animal control in urban pockets of Punjab, prompting calls for coordinated efforts between municipal bodies and animal welfare groups.