The injured included children playing outside, a school bus driver, and a boy attacked at home. One victim's father chased the dog away using a cane, preventing further harm
Published Mar 20, 2025 | 6:15 PM ⚊ Updated Mar 20, 2025 | 6:15 PM
Rabid dog attacks 35 people in Kannur’s Chakkarakkal area
Synopsis: A suspected rabid dog attacked 35 people across multiple locations in Kannur’s Chakkarakkal area. The dog bit victims at bus stops, homes, and workplaces within a five-kilometer radius. MV Anilkumar confirmed 26 victims are treated at Kannur General Hospital, with others receiving care at MIMS Kannur, Anjarakandy Medical College, and Pariyaram Medical College
A suspected rabid dog has terrorised the Chakkarakkal area in Kannur, attacking 35 people across multiple locations. The attacks occurred within a five-kilometer radius, with victims bitten at bus stops, inside their homes, and even while working.
M.V. Anilkumar, the Chakkarakkal Panchayat representative, confirmed to South First, that 26 of the victims are receiving treatment at Kannur General Hospital, while two are being treated at MIMS Kannur, three at Anjarakandy Medical College Hospital, and four at Pariyaram Medical College.
A suspected rabid dog unleashed a series of attacks in the Kannur’s Chakkarakkal area, injuring 35 people across multiple locations.
When @TheSouthfirst contacted, M.V Anilkumar, Chakkarakkal Panchayat representative, he saidthat 26 of the victims are receiving treatment at… pic.twitter.com/pNciMnzM27
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The first reported victim, a woman named Sajini, was attacked in her kitchen. The dog then moved through neighborhoods including Erivelikavu, Chappa, Thalavil, Iruveri, Kulam Bazar, Punnacherry, and RV Metta, leaving a trail of injuries.
Among the injured were children playing outside, a school bus driver preparing for his morning trip, and a boy attacked inside his home. One victim’s father managed to chase the dog away using a cane.
The dog also bit a domestic goat before it was eventually found dead after hours of causing widespread fear and chaos.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, urging residents to remain vigilant.
(Edited by Ananya Rao with inputs from Sreelakshmi Soman)
