Overview

• A stray dog barged into a Madurai home on August 10 and mauled eight-year-old Senthil and his father, Muthusamy.
• Both victims were treated at Madurai Government Hospital where Senthil received stitches in three places and both underwent anti-rabies vaccination.
• The Madurai Corporation’s animal control team spent nearly an hour and multiple attempts to capture the aggressive dog.
• Local residents blame fish waste and leftover food dumped near the Mattuthavani bus stand for drawing strays and are urging immediate municipal reforms.
• The Supreme Court’s suo motu review and data showing over 3.7 million dog bite cases and 54 suspected rabies deaths in 2024 have intensified pressure for policy changes.