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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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
