Stray dog mauls four-year-old boy to death in Guntur, sparks public outrage-OxBig News Network

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In a tragic incident that has shocked the city, a four-year-old boy, B. Isaac, was mauled to death by a stray dog on Sunday (April 7, 2025) evening in Idwa Nagar, Guntur. The child was returning home from Sunday prayer when the stray dog attacked him, biting him on the neck. Though he was rushed to the Guntur Government General Hospital, doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Guntur Municipal Commissioner Puli Srinivasulu, visited the grieving parents, Rani and Nagaraju, and assured government support to the family. He also promised strict action for stray dog control, announcing a special drive in Swarnabharathi Nagar and nearby areas. A Deputy Commissioner-level inquiry has been ordered to fix accountability.

Union Minister Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar and MLA Dr. Burla Ramanjaneyulu conveyed condolences and pledged to bring the issue to the government’s notice. Minister for Municipal Administration P. Narayana and District In-charge Minister Kandula Durgesh also expressed sorrow, with Mr. Durgesh instructing officials to take concrete steps to prevent such tragedies.

Guntur West MLA Galla Madhavi assured that the government will try to address the dog menace in the city to prevent further such incidents.

Officials cited operational hurdles, including complaints from animal rights activists and assaults on dog control staff, as challenges. The GMC is now setting up a new ABC (Animal Birth Control) centre near Thakkellapadu at a cost of ₹47 lakh to tackle the issue.