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**Headline: Stray Dog Biting Spree Injures Nearly 20 in Pothencode**
**THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, July 3, 2025** – A stray dog attacked and injured nearly 20 people in Pothencode, Kerala, on Wednesday evening, prompting immediate action from local authorities. The biting spree occurred along the Pothencode junction-Poolanthara stretch over a two-hour period, beginning at 7 PM. Nine migrant workers were among those injured, and all sought treatment at the Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital for mostly minor leg injuries.
The Pothencode grama panchayat, which had engaged the Compassion for Animal Welfare Association (CAWA) for stray dog sterilization, successfully captured the dog on Thursday. While the dog has shown no outward signs of rabies, the incident has spurred the panchayat to begin its annual sterilization program ahead of schedule, starting early Friday morning. “Considering this situation, we are planning to start sterilisation activities early morning on Friday,” stated Panchayat President T.R. Anil Kumar. The panchayat aims to proactively address the stray dog population and prevent future incidents.
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