Indore News: Over 5,000 Animal Bite Cases Reported In January; Children And Women Among Worst Affected
Published on: Feb. 2, 2026, 12:32 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
More than 5,300 animal bite cases were reported in Indore in January, triggering public health concern. Stray dogs caused most attacks, while cats, monkeys, rats and snakes were also involved. Over 2,000 women and children were affected. Doctors reported deep wounds in several cases and urged urgent measures to control the growing stray animal menace.
