67 canine chunk circumstances reported in sooner or later from Kalyan and Dombivli cities in Thane

As many as 67 circumstances of stray canine bites have been reported in a single day from Kalyan and Dombivli civic limits in Maharashtra’s Thane district, sparking concern amongst residents, officers mentioned on Sunday (September 14, 2025).

For the previous few weeks, the incidents of canine bites had been occurring sporadically within the area, averaging a number of circumstances per day.

On Saturday (September 13, 2025), 67 circumstances of canine bites had been reported from Kalyan and Dombivli cities, the native civic physique’s medical officer of well being Dr Deepa Shukla informed reporters.

The sudden spike led to overcrowding at civic and personal hospitals, the place the victims sought remedy.

The incidents had been largely as a result of stray canine menace throughout the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) limits. All sufferers have been given acceptable remedy, together with anti-rabies vaccines, the official mentioned.

The KDMC has been frequently finishing up sterilisation drives to manage the stray canine inhabitants, Dr Shukla mentioned.

“Every month, 1,000 to 1,100 dogs are operated upon. The corporation has also ensured the availability of anti-rabies treatment. In the coming period, one more dedicated dog centre is also planned to strengthen our operations,” she added.

Local residents have demanded pressing and efficient measures to make sure public security.