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Rabid Horse Attack Leaves Kanpur Labourer Dead
3 Oct
Summary
- A labourer died after 18 days of treatment for rabid horse attack injuries.
- Family cited inability to afford treatment for the fatal injuries.
- Questions raised on municipal animal control and hospital care.
A 55-year-old labourer, Rahmat Ali, died on October 2, 2026, after a prolonged treatment of 18 days for injuries sustained in a rabid horse attack. The incident occurred on September 14 in Kanpur's Sanigawan Double Colony area. His family made the difficult decision to discharge him from Lala Lajpat Rai (LLR) Hospital, stating they could no longer bear the escalating medical expenses.
Ali was one of seven people injured by the horse. While he has now passed away, two other victims, Afsana and Babulal Kannaujiya, are still undergoing treatment for serious injuries. Rahmat Ali's brother-in-law reported that the horse inflicted severe abdominal wounds, leading to a significant infection. The family had borrowed approximately Rs 70,000 from relatives for his treatment, initially seeking care at a private facility before transferring him to LLR Hospital as his condition deteriorated.
Family members alleged that their appeals for financial assistance to officials were ignored. They also voiced concerns about the medical care Rahmat Ali received, suggesting he might have survived with better treatment. Furthermore, they questioned the Municipal Corporation's preparedness and arrangements for managing stray and aggressive animals within the city.
Doctors at LLR Hospital indicated that this was an unprecedented case and that further details would be available post-mortem. Police confirmed they were investigating the incident and would proceed with the post-mortem examination upon obtaining the family's consent.
