More than 25 people were injured after a stray dog attacked pedestrians near Sindhi Chauraha and the Women’s Hospital in Haldwani on Friday evening. The dog reportedly chased and bit people who came into its path, creating panic in the busy area.
The injured people went to Base Hospital for anti-rabies treatment. The sudden influx of patients also caused concern at the hospital, where staff arranged injections from the pharmacy store and provided immediate treatment.
Injured people treated at Base Hospital
Dr M.K. Tiwari, the hospital’s PMS, said about 25 victims reached the facility for anti-rabies injections after several people were bitten in the market area. He said all the patients received the injections in the emergency department.
The incident made anti-rabies treatment the immediate priority for those bitten. The hospital called the pharmacy store in-charge and arranged the required injections for the victims.
Dispute over rescue responsibility
Local residents said they contacted the Haldwani Municipal Corporation and the Animal Husbandry Department during the incident, seeking help to capture the dog. They alleged that no rescue team reached the area despite the emergency, leading to anger among people nearby.
The 2 departments also differed over responsibility for dealing with the stray animal. Municipal officials said the Animal Husbandry Department was responsible for capturing it. The department’s position, as reported in the incident, was that the Municipal Corporation handles stray-animal rescue, while veterinary officials treat animals after the corporation brings them in.
Municipal Commissioner Paritosh Verma said a person had called the corporation office about the dog-bite incident. He said the information had been passed to the Animal Husbandry Department for action.
The available report does not confirm whether the dog was later captured or whether any further rescue operation took place. Residents remained concerned because the attack occurred near a market and a hospital, where pedestrian movement is high.
Conclusion
More than 25 people received anti-rabies injections at Base Hospital after the Haldwani attack, while the unresolved responsibility between civic and veterinary authorities left residents seeking a prompt response to the stray-dog threat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the dog attack take place?
The attacks were reported near Sindhi Chauraha and the Women’s Hospital in Haldwani.
Q. How many people were injured?
More than 25 people were bitten and injured.
Q. Where did the victims receive treatment?
The victims went to Base Hospital, where they received anti-rabies injections in the emergency department.
Q. Which authorities were contacted?
Residents contacted the Haldwani Municipal Corporation and the Animal Husbandry Department for help.
Q. Was the dog captured?
The available report does not confirm whether the dog was captured.
Q. What did the Municipal Commissioner say?
Municipal Commissioner Paritosh Verma said the corporation received a call and passed the information to the Animal Husbandry Department for action.
