As many as 67 cases of stray dog bites were reported in a single day on September 13, 2025, in the civic limits of Kalyan and Dombivli towns in Maharashtra’s Thane district, raising serious concerns among residents and officials. Over the past few weeks, stray dog bite incidents were occurring sporadically, averaging a few cases daily. However, this sharp rise in a single day created panic in the area.
Overcrowding at Hospitals Following Sudden Spike
The sudden surge in dog bite cases overwhelmed both civic and private hospitals in Kalyan and Dombivli, as victims rushed in for immediate medical attention. According to Dr. Deepa Shukla, the Medical Officer of Health at the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC), all bite victims were provided with proper treatment, including anti-rabies vaccines.
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Dr. Shukla told reporters, “On Saturday, a total of 67 cases of dog bites were reported from Kalyan and Dombivli towns. We are fully geared to provide necessary treatment to all affected individuals.” The large number of cases in one day is an unusual spike compared to the regular, low-level occurrences reported in recent weeks.
Stray Dog Menace Blamed for Rising Cases
The stray dog menace within the KDMC limits is being held responsible for the rise in incidents. As stray dogs roam freely across neighborhoods, the risk of bite cases has been increasing. While some dogs are harmless, others can behave aggressively, especially when provoked or when in search of food.
Local residents expressed their frustration over the increasing threat to public safety. Many demanded immediate and effective measures from authorities to reduce the stray dog population and prevent such incidents in the future.
“We live in fear,” said a local resident from Dombivli. “Every day, children and elders are at risk of being bitten by these stray dogs. The administration must take urgent action.”
Sterilisation Drives Underway, New Centre Planned
The KDMC has been actively conducting sterilisation drives to manage the stray dog population. Dr. Shukla confirmed that every month, between 1,000 and 1,100 stray dogs are sterilised as part of ongoing efforts. The municipal corporation has also ensured the availability of anti-rabies treatment across hospitals in the region.
“We are continuously working to control the stray dog population and ensure public safety,” Dr. Shukla added. “In addition to our regular sterilisation drives, we plan to set up one more dedicated dog centre in the near future to further strengthen our operations.”
Despite these ongoing efforts, the recent surge in dog bite cases signals a need for more immediate and large-scale interventions.
Public Demands for Stronger Measures
Local residents have been urging the government to implement stricter steps to control the stray dog problem. Many argue that sterilisation drives alone are insufficient given the magnitude of the issue.
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Suggestions from residents include increasing the frequency of sterilisation camps, setting up additional dog shelters, enhancing community awareness programs, and improving waste management practices that attract stray dogs.
“There should be strict monitoring of stray dog movement in residential areas,” said another local resident. “We need more dedicated centres where stray dogs can be cared for and their numbers controlled humanely.”
Balancing Public Safety and Animal Welfare
The situation poses a challenging dilemma for civic authorities—balancing public safety and animal welfare. While the sterilisation drives are crucial in controlling the population growth of stray dogs, residents’ safety concerns require more urgent action.
Experts suggest a multi-pronged strategy:
- Immediate expansion of sterilisation and vaccination programs.
- Establishing additional dog shelters and centres.
- Implementing public awareness campaigns on how to avoid provoking stray dogs.
- Enhancing waste disposal systems to reduce stray dogs’ dependency on garbage for food.
As the local government works on these solutions, the spike in dog bite cases remains a stark reminder of the growing stray dog problem in Maharashtra’s urban regions.
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