Hyderabad, December 4th – In a significant turn of events, an eight-year-old hearing-impaired boy, who was attacked by stray dogs in the Shivaganga Colony, Hayathnagar, has shown improvement and is now stable at Niloufer Hospital. The child was shifted to the general ward from the emergency unit on Wednesday following the intervention of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.
GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation) officials visited the hospital on Wednesday to review the boy’s condition with the superintendent and resident medical officer. The visit underscores the authorities’ continued attention towards the welfare of the child.
As part of efforts to control the stray dog population and prevent similar incidents in the future, the GHMC’s veterinary wing is also conducting a sterilization drive in the area affected by this tragic event.
In a heartening gesture, Chief Minister Reddy has promised financial assistance to the family of the boy to help with his medical expenses and rehabilitation. This decision comes as a ray of hope for the family during these challenging times.
The incident took place on Tuesday in the Shivaganga Colony, which falls under the Mahadevpur and Kattedan zones of GHMC’s jurisdiction. Fathullaguda is another locality close by, also under the same municipal zone.
As this story develops, the Hyderabad community will be watching closely to see how these promising steps towards prevention and support unfold. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
