Banihal, Mar 30: At least 12 people, including a woman and several school students, were injured in a series of stray dog attacks reported in Banihal town over Sunday and Monday, triggering panic among residents.
According to reports, multiple dog-bite incidents occurred in central areas of the town, particularly around Iqbal Memorial School and the Sub-District Hospital. The attacks have raised serious safety concerns, especially as schools are currently in session.
Members of civil society and several parents said the situation has become extremely dangerous for students, staff, and local residents frequenting the area during school hours. They expressed concern over the growing number of stray dogs roaming freely in the town.
Locals have urged the administration to intervene immediately and take effective measures to control the stray dog menace. They stressed the need for swift action to secure the affected areas and prevent further injuries.
When contacted Block Medical Officer (BMO) Banihal, Dr Shabir Ahmed Dar, told Greater Kashmir that 12 injured persons were brought to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Banihal, including seven on Sunday and five on Monday. He added that all the patients were provided first aid, while some were administered anti-rabies vaccinations and advised to follow the prescribed medical protocol.
Hospital authorities identified the injured as Zahida Begum (35), wife of Reyaz Ahmed, resident of Dooligam; Suhail Ahmad (23), son of Mumtaz Ahmad, resident of Chinar Gali; Munazim Mushtaq (16), son of Mushtaq Ahmad, resident of Ramsoo; Adil Ahmad (30), son of Mashraf, resident of Rallu; Peer Showkat (33), son of Qumar Din, resident of Chanjloo; Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din (60), son of Sanaullah, resident of Chanjloo; Mohit Mehta (35), son of Kaser Mehta, resident of Banihal; Sajad Ahmad (40), son of Ghulam Rasool, resident of Nowgam; Mohd Shareef (55), son of Mohd Sikander, resident of Nagam; Bilal Ahmad (22), son of Bashir Ahmad, resident of Chanjloo; Safder Javed (15), son of Javed Ahmad, resident of Rallu; and Irshad Ahmad (24), son of Abdul Gani, resident of Krawah, all in Banihal area of Ramban district.
