A tragic incident in Guntur has left the community in shock after a stray dog attacked and killed a four-year-old boy, B. Isaac, on Sunday evening, April 7, 2025. The child, who had been returning home from Sunday prayers, was mauled by the dog near Idwa Nagar, with the animal biting him on the neck. Despite immediate efforts to rush him to the Guntur Government General Hospital, Isaac was declared dead upon arrival.
In response to the tragedy, Guntur Municipal Commissioner Puli Srinivasulu visited the grieving family, offering condolences and assuring them of government support. He promised strict action to address the growing stray dog issue, announcing a special drive aimed at controlling the dog population in Swarnabharathi Nagar and surrounding areas. A Deputy Commissioner-level inquiry has been ordered to determine accountability for the incident.
The devastating attack has sparked widespread outrage, with Union Minister Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar and local MLA Dr. Burla Ramanjaneyulu expressing their condolences and vowing to bring the issue to the forefront of government action. Minister for Municipal Administration P. Narayana and District In-charge Minister Kandula Durgesh also shared their sorrow and instructed officials to implement concrete measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
Guntur West MLA Galla Madhavi assured the public that the government would address the stray dog menace to avoid similar tragedies. However, officials have cited challenges such as resistance from animal rights activists and violent incidents involving dog control personnel, complicating efforts to tackle the issue effectively.
In an effort to address the problem, the Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) is establishing a new Animal Birth Control (ABC) center near Thakkellapadu, with an investment of ₹47 lakh, aimed at reducing the stray dog population and preventing further attacks.
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