Thiruvananthapuram : Following the stray dog attacks on Saturday that are suspected to have exposed 36 people to rabies in the capital city, the city corporation plans to launch a large-scale vaccination drive in the affected areas. The campaign will begin on Monday and target unvaccinated stray dogs. Despite an extensive search by the civic body's dog squad from 10pm on Saturday to 3am on Sunday, the dogs responsible for the attacks have not been found.
Veterinary surgeons believe the infected dogs may have already died. All the people bitten by the dogs are reported to be in stable condition and are receiving treatment at various hospitals in the city. Gayathri Babu, health standing committee chairperson, stated that the vaccination drive would start on Monday.
"We will vaccinate any stray dogs that have not yet been vaccinated in the affected areas. The identification process is underway, and we aim to complete the vaccinations within two days. One dog involved in the attacks has been captured, and we are searching for another," she said.
However, she added that it has not been confirmed whether the dogs were rabid, as veterinary doctors are still examining the cases in detail. The city corporation has reported the stray dog attack to the police and is working to pinpoint the locations of the incidents. The attacks occurred in various areas of Thiruvananthapuram, including Karamana, Kaimanam, Kunjalumoodu, Pappanamcode, and Chiramukku.
The first incident was reported at Pappanamcode around 4:30pm. The injured have sought treatment at Thiruvananthapuram General Hospital, medical college, and Nemom Shantivila Hospital, with three people sustaining serious injuries. Two dogs are believed to be responsible for multiple attacks.
Hospital authorities have assured that all those treated will receive rabies vaccinations. The corporation officials have advised the public to stay vigilant and report any sightings of aggressive or sick-looking stray dogs in their locality. They have also urged pet owners to ensure their dogs are vaccinated against rabies and kept under proper control to prevent any untoward incidents.
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