New Delhi: In a terrifying series of events, more than 20 individuals have fallen victim to dog bites over the past three days in a colony in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Among the victims was Ashish Yadav, who was attacked by a stray dog while walking outside his home.Shocking video goes viralA chilling video has surfaced online, capturing the moment when 22-year-old Ashish Yadav was attacked by a stray dog while he was on a phone call outside his residence. The video shows the dog pouncing on Yadav, who struggles to fend off the aggressive animal. The attack left Yadav injured and bleeding from his face.⚠️ Disturbing Visual 📷उत्तर प्रदेश के गोरखपुर की एक कॉलोनी में 3 दिनों के भीतर 20 से अधिक लोगों को कुत्तों ने काटा। आशीष यादव पर भी, जब वह अपने घर के बाहर घूम रहे थे, एक कुत्ते ने हमला कर दिया। डॉग अटैक की बढ़ती घटनाओं से स्थानीय निवासी दहशत में हैं। #Gorakhpur #DogAttack pic.twitter.com/K6bbutQwgz— Ajeet Yadav (@ajeetkumarAT) August 18, 2024Series of attacks reportedThe same rabid dog is reported to have attacked a total of 17 people, including women and children, in a single day on August 14. The aggressive animal terrorized the neighborhood, biting numerous individuals within an hour. These incidents have caused widespread panic among local residents.Local residents are in a state of panic due to the increasing frequency of dog attacks. The attacks have raised serious concerns about public safety and the management of stray animals in the area.Authorities respondIn response to the dog menace, Additional Municipal Commissioner Durgesh Mishra addressed the media, admitting his initial lack of awareness about the incident. Mishra emphasized the urgent need for vaccination and sterilization programs to control the stray dog population and prevent such dangerous incidents in the future.The recent dog attacks in Gorakhpur have put a spotlight on the need for effective measures to ensure the safety of the public from stray animals. The local authorities are urged to take swift action to address the situation and prevent further incidents.
