Karnataka announces Rs 5 lakh relief for fatal dog-bite victims’ families; Rs 5,000 for injured

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has announced a compensation package for families affected by fatal dog-bite incidents and financial support for victims injured in stray dog attacks.

According to the new directive, the families of individuals who die due to dog bites will receive Rs 5 lakh as compensation from the state government.

Karnataka government announces Rs 5 Lakhs compensation to the kin of those who died due to dog bites.

For punctures on the skin by stray dog/s, deep black bruising with punctures and laceration by a stray dog/s, multiple bite attack by stray dog/s, total amount to be paid is Rs… pic.twitter.com/ORigOIlRYB

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The government has also detailed compensation for non-fatal injuries caused by stray dogs. Cases involving punctures on the skin, deep black bruising with punctures and lacerations or multiple-bite attacks by stray dogs will be paid a total compensation of Rs 5,000. Of this amount, Rs 3,500 will be paid directly to the victim, and Rs 1,500 will go to the Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust to cover treatment-related expenses. (ANI)