Stray dog fear rises in Kodigehalli area
BENGALURU
Stray dog attacks have increased in Kodigehalli’s Kempegowda Nagar area, creating fear among residents and walkers. Over the last two weeks, several people reported packs of dogs roaming streets and parks at night. Two weeks ago, about twenty stray dogs attacked Viresh, a thirty three year old worker, near Bommasandra Lake in Ganesh Nagar. He suffered deep injuries on his hands, legs, neck and head. He was treated at Victoria Hospital and has now returned home, but still needs care.
Because of the injuries, he cannot go back to work and is struggling to pay hospital bills. His family says no compensation has been given yet by local authorities. Earlier, another man named Sitappa was killed in a similar attack in the nearby Telecom Layout. After these incidents, officials caught some dogs and moved them, but residents say the same dogs returned within a week.
Now the problem has grown again, and people are afraid to step outside after sunset. Children are not allowed to play alone, and morning walkers feel unsafe in parks. Locals also complain about loud barking at night, which disturbs their sleep. Residents have requested the civic body to take strict action by relocating aggressive dogs and starting proper sterilization drives. They also demanded medical and financial help for victims like Viresh, who are suffering due to the attacks.
People say safety should be a priority and authorities must act fast before another tragedy happens in the area. Until a solution is found, fear continues to rule the streets of Kodigehalli, affecting life of families living in the neighborhood. They hope for immediate action.