Hospet is plagued by dog bite incidents. There were 266 reported dog bite incidents in January 2023. Medical care is still being provided for many of the victims. So far this month, 74 individuals have been bitten by dogs. In just 40 days, Hospet has seen 340 dog bite incidents. The district government, on the other hand, performs sterilization procedures on stray dogs. However, the rising incidence of dog bite incidents has also alarmed people.
People are finding it challenging to stroll alone. After a gang of dogs attacked a 12-year-old schoolgirl 20 days prior, a boy was attacked and harmed by a stray dog on Friday morning.
266 dog bite incidents in the city were reported in January. 74 cases were treated in the government sub-divisional hospital over the course of 10 days this month. Some people have still received care in these facilities. The city’s common residents are alarmed by the rising frequency of dog attack incidents.
The municipal council has handled 774 pets legally since the beginning of the year. This project is still being worked on. There are 1230 dogs in the city, the municipal council has been informed by the animal husbandry department’s data. However, according to municipal officials, there are almost 4,000 dogs. Dog assaults have nothing to do with neutering. As a result, there is a climate of dread.