14-month-old killed by stray dogs, sparks public safety concern

Andhra Pradesh (The Uttam Hindu): A 14-month-old boy tragically died after being attacked by a pack of stray dogs in NTR district, Andhra Pradesh, according to police reports. The incident occurred on Monday when the boy was playing outside his home in the Model Colony area of Penuganchiprolu. The group of stray dogs attacked him, and he was immediately rushed to a government hospital in Nandigama. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, police confirmed.

In the wake of the tragedy, the victim’s family and local villagers staged a protest at the old cinema hall in Penuganchiprolu, demanding a permanent solution to the growing stray dog problem. The protesters also called for justice for the boy’s death. The boy's father, Gopal Rao, shared that his son was attacked by the stray dogs while playing near their house. He expressed concern over the large number of stray dogs roaming the village. The villagers voiced their fears, with many parents now hesitant to allow their children to play outside due to safety concerns about the stray dogs in the area.