The Moga district administration has launched a massive drive to capture and relocate aggressive stray dog packs following a series of attacks in Kapure village that left one person dead and three others seriously injured. Deputy Commissioner Sagar Setia directed immediate field operations on Thursday, July 8, 2026, in response to the escalating public safety crisis and mounting anger from the farming community.
Third Attack in Kapure Village
The administrative crackdown comes after the third horrific incident in the village, where a pack of around 20 stray dogs attacked four farm labourers on Wednesday. While two labourers managed to escape, the other two suffered severe bites at multiple places on their bodies. This latest incident marks the third such dog attack in Kapure village within a short span, bringing the grim toll to one person dead and three others seriously injured.
Just days prior, a single migrant labourer narrowly escaped with his life after being dragged down and mauled by a pack, saved only by nearby farmers armed with sticks. Tragically, the first and most severe incident involved 50-year-old local farmer Sarabjit Singh, who was mauled to death late at night by a feral dog pack while returning from his fields, succumbing to blood loss on the spot.
Swift Administrative Response
Working in tandem, the Block Development and Panchayat Office (BDPO) and the Animal Husbandry Department, supported by the Chuharchak Animal Welfare Society, successfully captured 15 to 20 stray dogs within a single day. The captured animals have been shifted to the Chuharchak welfare facility, where they will undergo mandatory sterilization through animal birth control procedures.
BDPO Dharamkot, Dharamdas, stated that the operations will continue aggressively to ensure that residents and vulnerable farm labourers can move through the village fields without fear. The drive is expected to expand to other areas if similar threats are reported.
Community Impact and Safety Concerns
The series of attacks has created an atmosphere of fear among the farming community and migrant labourers who work in the fields. Many villagers have expressed concerns about their safety, especially during early morning and late evening hours when stray dogs are most active. The administration has urged residents to report any aggressive dog packs immediately to local authorities.
According to officials, the sterilization drive is part of a long-term strategy to control the stray dog population and prevent future incidents. The Animal Husbandry Department has been instructed to prioritize areas with high concentrations of stray dogs and to coordinate with village panchayats for effective implementation.
