On Saturday morning in Hoode, Udupi district, a school-going girl narrowly avoided a serious incident when she fended off an aggressive street dog using her umbrella. The close call has ignited significant concern among local residents, who are now calling for urgent measures to tackle the increasing stray dog problem in their community.
The incident has prompted villagers to voice their frustrations and demand more effective solutions from local authorities. In response, panchayat officials have discussed the difficulties they face in managing stray dogs. They highlighted that the gram panchayat lacks the authority to euthanize the animals and can only carry out annual sterilization and anti-rabies vaccination drives. After these procedures, the dogs are typically released back into the same area.
Officials also noted the logistical challenges involved in capturing stray dogs, including the need for GPS-tagged photographs both during capture and release. The situation underscores the ongoing struggle to balance animal welfare with public safety.
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