A suspected rabid stray dog attacked at least 28 people across five villages in Munger. The attacks disrupted daily life as authorities searched for the animal.Stray dog bites 28 people across five Bihar villages in 24 hoursMunger,Oct 28, 2026 06:26 ISTAt least 28 people, including children, women and elderly residents, have been injured in dog attacks across five villages in Bihar’s Munger district over the past 24 hours, triggering panic among locals.

Residents suspect that the black-and-white stray dog responsible for the attacks may be rabid and have urged authorities to catch it.The attacks have been reported in Jalalabad, Narayanpur, Milki, Jodari and Adras villages in the Asarganj block. According to residents, the dog has been roaming between villages and attacking people without provocation, leaving many afraid to step outside their homes.Those injured were taken to the Asarganj Community Health Centre, where they are receiving treatment and anti-rabies vaccinations.

The victims include four-year-old Anshu Kumari, 48-year-old Vinod Kumar, Rakhi Kumari, Lakshmi Kumari, Monika Kumari and Radhika Kumari. Several people sustained bite wounds to their hands, legs, backs and faces.DOG ATTACKS RESIDENTS WORKING IN FIELDS, CHILD PLAYING NEAR HOMEOne of the victims said she was picking vegetables in a field when the dog attacked her from behind and bit her at several places.

Farmers nearby rushed to help after hearing her screams and drove the animal away. Mamta Devi said her young daughter was playing near the gate of their house in the morning when the dog suddenly ran towards her and bit her on the leg.Residents of Jodari said fear of further attacks had disrupted daily life, with parents worried about sending their children to school or allowing them to travel alone to and from tuition classes.

Some families have been accompanying children to ensure their safety.HOSPITAL ADMINISTERS ANTI-RABIES VACCINES TO VICTIMS Dr Parvez Akhtar, the medical officer in charge of the Asarganj Community Health Centre, said 15 people sought treatment after dog bites on Tuesday, while around 12 to 13 victims had visited the facility on Monday.All the patients were given anti-rabies vaccines and had their wounds dressed, he said, adding that the victims must complete the prescribed five-dose vaccination course under the rabies protocol.Akhtar said the attacks appeared to involve the same dog, which may be rabid.As concern spreads across the affected villages, residents have appealed to the block and district administrations to capture the animal urgently. They have also called for sterilisation and vaccination drives for stray dogs.The health department has ensured that the hospital has an adequate stock of anti-rabies vaccines to handle further cases.

Meanwhile, an administrative team is searching for the dog.- Ends