21 more people come under stray dog attacks in Kannur
The latest attacks were reported from areas including Railway Station Road and SBI Junction. Most victims were elderly people and students, who suffered bite injuries on their legs and hands. All were treated with anti-rabies vaccines at various hospitals and later discharged.
The issue disrupted a council meeting of the Kannur corporation, with opposition councillors staging a protest. The meeting ended abruptly after mayor Muslif Madathil passed 74 agenda items without discussion.
Speaking to the media, the mayor blamed the LDF-led district panchayat, saying it failed to set up an animal birth control centre despite receiving Rs 20 lakh from the Corporation.
District panchayat president K K Rathna Kumari refuted the claim, calling it misleading. She said under the Kerala Municipal Act, the corporation is solely responsible for handling stray dog issues. She added that no funds were received from the corporation and the panchayat is working with local bodies to set up ABC centres.
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