Assam: 25 Injured Including Children in Rabid Dog Attack During Durga Puja

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Silchar: At least 25 people, including children and women, were injured after a suspected rabid dog went on an attack spree in the Kalain area of Assam’s Cachar district during Durga Puja celebrations on Sunday.

The dog reportedly attacked pedestrians from the Padritilla area towards Kalain Bhatgram, biting people it encountered along the way. The injured were rushed to Kalain Hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment.

According to local reports, the attacks began in the late afternoon and continued into the evening, triggering panic across the area. The incident also sparked fear among residents who had stepped out to visit Durga Puja pandals.

In view of the situation, several Durga Puja committees were alerted as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of visitors.

The dog reportedly remained at large until late at night. It was eventually attacked and killed by a group of people in the Levarpota area of Katigorah, according to sources.

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