Stray Dog Bites Eight Near Church in Naigaon, Mumbai
Stray dog bites eight people outside church in Naigon
Hindustan Times
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A stray dog bit eight people outside the Daya Mata Church in Naigaon, Mumbai, during Good Friday prayers. The victims received anti-rabies treatment at a local hospital. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about stray dog attacks in the Vasai-Virar area, where dog bite cases have surged recently.
- 01Eight individuals were bitten by a stray dog outside a church in Naigaon, Mumbai.
- 02The victims were treated at DM Petit Hospital and discharged after receiving anti-rabies injections.
- 03The incident occurred during Good Friday prayers, raising concerns about public safety.
- 04Data shows a significant increase in dog bite cases in the Vasai-Virar region.
- 05A recent rabies death linked to a stray dog has heightened awareness of the issue.
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On Good Friday morning, a stray dog attacked eight people outside the Daya Mata Church in Naigaon, Mumbai. The victims were quickly taken to DM Petit Hospital for treatment, where they received anti-rabies injections and were later discharged. Witness Margret Pareira described the chaos as she heard barking and saw the dog attacking several individuals. This incident has reignited concerns about stray dogs in the Vasai-Virar area, where dog bite cases have surged from 36,000 in 2024 to 46,000 in 2025. Alarmingly, more than 10,000 dog bite cases have already been reported in the first two months of this year. A recent incident where a young girl died from rabies after being scratched by a stray dog has further underscored the urgency of addressing this public health issue.
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The increase in dog bite incidents poses a significant risk to public safety, particularly for children and elderly individuals.
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