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,

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