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Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has announced a compensation package for families affected by fatal dog-bite incidents and financial support for victims injured in stray dog attacks.

According to the new directive, the families of individuals who die due to dog bites will receive Rs 5 lakh as compensation from the state government. The government has also detailed compensation for non-fatal injuries caused by stray dogs.

Cases involving punctures on the skin, deep black bruising with punctures and lacerations or multiple-bite attacks by stray dogs will be paid a total compensation of Rs 5,000. Of this amount, Rs 3,500 will be paid directly to the victim, and Rs 1,500 will go to the Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust to cover t