Bengaluru (Karnataka): The Karnataka government has unveiled a compensation scheme for families affected by fatal dog bites and for individuals who sustain injuries from stray dog attacks.

Under the new directive, families of those who die from dog bites will receive Rs 5 lakh as state compensation. For non-fatal injuries such as skin punctures, deep bruises, lacerations or multiple bites, victims will be entitled to Rs 5,000. Of this, Rs 3,500 will be paid directly to the victim, while Rs 1,500 will be allocated to the Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust for treatment-related expenses.

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram highlighted the growing concern over dog bites and rabies-related deaths in Tamil Nadu. He noted, “According to a newspaper report, Tamil Nadu recorded 5,25,000 cases of dog

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