Bhiwandi: As many as 3,292 dog-bite cases were reported in Bhiwandi between April and July this year, according to figures cited by local authorities. The number of cases stood at 1,087 in April, 907 in May, 656 in June and 642 in July.
The issue came into focus again on Sunday, September 6, when 32 people were bitten by a dog in Brahmanand Nagar in the Kamatghar area. Most of those affected were children, according to local residents.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening when children were playing in the area. Residents said the dog attacked them and subsequently bit several people. All 32 victims were taken to the Swargiya Indira Gandhi Memorial Sub-District Hospital for treatment.
Two children, Sunil Jaiswal, 3, and Granth Haresh Dongar, 7, sustained more serious injuries and were admitted to the hospital. Both were discharged on Monday morning.
Residents said stray dogs are frequently seen in groups in several parts of the city, including Eidgah, Shantinagar, Kamatghar, Nadi Naka, Gayatri Nagar, Nizampura and Kombadpada.
Source: https://www.newsband.in/article_detail/bhiwandi-records-3292-dog-bite-cases-in-four-months