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The tragic death of 71-year-old Seethappa in Bengalurus Kodigehalli has highlighted the escalating problem of stray dogs in the city. Seethappa was fatally attacked by a pack of approximately eight to nine stray dogs during his morning walk.
Eyewitness accounts paint a disturbing picture of a savage assault, with the dogs inflicting severe injuries to his arms, legs, and face. The sheer brutality of the attack, described by locals as gruesome, has left the community in shock. The victim's body reportedly showed significant mutilation.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for effective solutions to the city's stray dog problem. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the city's civic body, had proposed a stray dog control program for the Kodigehalli area, ironically making the tragedy even more poignant as the proposed measures came too late for Seethappa.
Residents are demanding immediate and concrete action from the BBMP, expressing concerns about public safety in the wake of this horrific event. The incident underscores the need for a comprehensive and humane strategy to manage the growing stray dog population while ensuring the safety of citizens.