Mandya: An elderly woman, Sakamma (75), a resident of Rangegowdanakoppalu village in KR Pet taluk, succumbed to injuries on Wednesday night at Mysore District Hospital after a stray dog brutally attacked her while she was engaged in agricultural work on her farmland.
Incident Details
The incident occurred approximately 15 days ago when a stray dog suddenly attacked her, inflicting severe injuries to her face and neck. Following the attack, family members, assisted by locals, rushed her to the taluk hospital for emergency treatment before she was transferred to Mysore District Hospital for advanced care.
Medical Treatment and Outcome
Despite continuous treatment for over two weeks, her condition deteriorated, and she passed away on Wednesday night, according to hospital sources. After a post-mortem examination at the taluk hospital, the body was handed over to the family for final rites.
Community Demands
Villagers have demanded timely medical response facilities and preventive vaccination drives to avoid such tragic incidents in the future, especially to protect vulnerable elderly farmers who work alone in fields.
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