Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Nov 20: The state government has issued an order announcing that victims injured in stray dog attacks will receive compensation of Rs 5,000, while families of those who die due to such attacks will be provided Rs 5 lac.

Of the Rs 5,000 compensation for those injured, Rs 1,500 will be allotted towards medical expenses, and Rs 3,500 will be paid to the victims. In cases where a person dies due to a stray dog attack or rabies, the family will be given Rs 5 lac.

The order further states that a committee will be formed under the jurisdiction of the Greater Bengaluru Authority to inspect and distribute compensation to citizens affected by stray dog bites.

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram expressed concern over the alarming rise in dog-bite

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