Two kids die of dog bite in Tamenglong
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Daniel Kamei
Tamenglong, May 02 2013:
Out of 71 people treated at the District hospital, at least two minor children have reportedly died after being bitten by rabid dogs in Tamenglong district during the current year.
Out of the two kids, one died in the month of January while the other few days back.
However, MO of District Hospital Dr Nathanel has informed that "It is highly suspected that the two children may have died from Rabies, but we are not able to confirm it.
Nonetheless, cases of dog bite are becoming an alarming problem in the district.
But the Veterinary office has not taken up any step for vaccination of the dogs.
In fact, when this reporter visited the District Veterinary Office, the Officer and in-charge officer were found absent.