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Stray Dogs Terrorize Madurai Park Goers
19 Sep
Summary
- Stray dogs are harassing visitors at Madurai's Arasaradi railway ground.
- Residents report packs of dogs chasing and attempting to bite people.
- Corporation's efforts to manage strays are perceived as ineffective by locals.
Visitors to the Arasaradi railway ground in Madurai are experiencing increasing fear due to aggressive stray dogs. Those who frequent the ground for morning exercise report being chased, barked at, and even targeted for bites by packs of strays. This has transformed a peaceful recreational space into a source of considerable anxiety for the community.
Appeals made by ground staff and visitors to the Madurai City Municipal Corporation have not yielded effective solutions. Concerns have been raised that captured dogs are frequently released in the vicinity, allowing them to return and continue their harassment of park-goers. Regular visitors, including senior citizens, feel helpless against the packs, with attempts to ward off the dogs often proving futile.
There is a strong demand from regular visitors and ground staff for comprehensive action. Beyond anti-rabies vaccinations, there are calls for the relocation of stray dogs from public areas like the railway ground. This is seen as essential for residents to utilize the park without fear or interruption. A corporation official stated that while anti-rabies vaccination drives are ongoing, aggressive dogs are sheltered, and only sterilized, vaccinated, and non-aggressive dogs are released after monitoring.
