Stray dogs pose new challenge for survey enumerators in Karnataka's Hosapete
Hosapete: Stray dog menace has emerged as a serious concern for enumerators conducting the ongoing socio-economic and educational survey in Hosapete town. Fear of dog attacks is preventing surveyors from visiting certain areas, as demonstrated by a recent incident in Chitawadgi where a pack of stray dogs attempted to attack an enumerator.
Residents and civic activists blame the situation on the alleged failure of the local administration to implement the Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme in recent years, as reported by The New Indian Express on Wednesday. As a result, the number of stray dogs has reportedly increased sharply across the town.
Enumerators said they have raised the issue with the Vijayanagara district administration, but no concrete action has been taken so far. In fact, during a preparatory meeting held before the survey began, survey staff had reportedly urged authorities to address the issue to ensure their safety during field visits.
Few staff members are now requesting immediate action from the administration, stating that without it, conducting a door-to-door survey will be difficult. “I recently visited Chitawadgi to conduct the survey. Suddenly, three stray dogs started barking, and one of them charged at me. Thankfully, a few local residents rushed to my aid. Later, the residents told me that dog attacks are common in that area. We request the administration to take this seriously,” TNIE quoted an enumerator as saying.
Social activist Kumar K. echoed these concerns, saying, “Survey staff are hesitant to come to my area after seeing the number of stray dogs. It is not just enumerators; even the general public is afraid to walk on the streets.”
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Mangaluru: Teacher booked for allegedly beating student in school
Vittla (Dakshina Kannada): A case has been registered at the Vittla Police Station against a school teacher on charges of seriously assaulting a student with a cane at an English-medium school in Idkidu village here near Vittla in Dakshina Kannada district.
According to the complaint, the student, who attends the school regularly, had gone to school as usual. Around 2 pm, the child’s parents received a call from the school office stating that their child had allegedly disturbed other students. The school informed them that when the teacher scolded the student over the issue, the child became frightened and urinated, and the parents were asked to come and take the child home.
The parents reportedly told the school staff that no one was at home at the time and requested that the child be sent home in an autorickshaw.
After returning home, the student told the parents that a teacher identified as Istikaar had beaten him severely on the hand with a cane. The child also said that he urinated out of fear while the assault was taking place.
When the parents contacted the teacher over the phone to question him about the incident, he allegedly responded in a dismissive manner.
Following this, the parents lodged complaints with the Vittla Police Station and the Child Development Project Office, seeking justice and strict action against the teacher for allegedly assaulting the child without any valid reason.
Police have registered a case against the teacher and have taken up further investigation.
