Palitana: A tragic incident has surfaced from Valukad village in Palitana taluka of Bhavnagar district, where a child lost his life after being mauled by a stray dog. The attack also left three others injured, including a woman and two young children, highlighting the growing menace of stray dogs in the area. According to reports, the victims belonged to a family of farm labourers working in the fields when the attack occurred. The injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. T...Read More

Kheralu: A 44-year-old woman from Sagthala village in Kheralu taluka died recently after developing symptoms of rabies nearly two months after being scratched by a stray puppy. According to reports, the woman had sustained a minor scratch from a female dog’s puppy two months ago. However, she began experiencing sudden symptoms, starting with stiffness in the hand that was scratched, which later spread to other parts of her body, resembling paralysis-like conditions. Later, when she was admit...Read More

Surat: In yet another incident of stray dog menace, late Tuesday night, a stray dog carried away a one-year-old girl from a construction site near Bansari Resort in Vav village, Kamrej taluka. Despite frantic efforts by her mother and local laborers to rescue the child, the infant remains missing as of today. The victim, Maya, is the only daughter of Anjubhai and Titaben, a migrant laborer couple working at a construction site adjacent to the resort. Originally from Madhya Pradesh, Anjubhai had...Read More

Surat: The menace of stray dogs has reached alarming levels in parts of Surat city. One such affected area is Balaji Krupa Society in the Palanpur Patiya locality, where residents are increasingly troubled by aggressive stray dogs. According to the resident, visitors are hesitant to visit their homes, and even routine activities have become challenging due to the fear of dog attacks. Over the past one and a half years, more than 100 people in the society have reportedly been bitten. Women, chil...Read More

Rajkot: In yet another incident of the uncontrolled menace of stray dogs, a 6-year-old child died after being attacked by five stray dogs. A child from a Bihar-origin labourer family was playing outside his home when five dogs attacked and killed him. The victim, Ayush, was the child of Patna-origin Ajitkumar Yadav, who had shifted to Shapar in Rajkot in January this year. Severely injured due to the attack by dogs, Ayush was taken to the Rajkot-based civil hospital for treatment, where he was...Read More

Dhanera: A 38-year-old man from Dhakha village in Dhanera taluka has tragically died of rabies after caring for a calf that was infected with the virus. Dinesh Joitabhai Patel passed away on March 24, 2025, due to complications from rabies. A year prior to his death, Dinesh had treated a calf that had been bitten by a dog. At the time, he was unaware that the calf had contracted rabies from the dog bite. Approximately a year later, the calf began exhibiting symptoms of rabies and died within a ...Read More

Bodeli:  The problem of menacing stray dogs is not just about their attacks on humans, the problem is actually widespread as dogs have threatened biodiversity by not allowing other species to flourish. In a latest reported event, stray dogs in Jabugam village of Bodeli taluka have become increasingly aggressive, leading to the deaths of two calves. The incidents have sparked fear and concern among local livestock owners. For several days, residents have reported violent attacks on their livest...Read More

Surat: A 40-year-old man from Katargam lost his life after falling off a moving bike while attempting to shoo away a dog chasing the vehicle on Palanpur Canal Road. The victim, Ghanshyambhai Shamjibhai Parmar, sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Civil Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. His friend, Nilesh, who was riding the bike, suffered minor injuries. It is learned that Parmar, originally from Amreli district, lived in Mahavir Complex, Kubernagar, with his wife and daughter. ...Read More

Lunawada: Increasing menace of stray dogs and no action by the Government regarding this national phenomena is creating alarming situation. A child who was attacked and severely injured 20 days ago in Lunawada has succumbed to his injuries, raising serious concerns about public safety and the need for immediate action to control the stray dog population. The victim, Piyush Machhar, son of Harishbhai Machhar, from Ghoghavada village, was bitten by a dog and immediately rushed to the hospital f...Read More