A dog has spread fear in Arnala Village, Virar West, after biting 28 residents on Saturday. The Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation (VVMC) has initiated a search for the animal. The incident took place on Saturday morning when the dog entered Arnala Nalekar Pada in Shanti Nagar. Following the attacks, villagers are scared about leaving their homes. The affected individuals have all received medical treatment, including multiple injections.

Speaking with mid-day Mahesh Dovlekar, a resident of Arnala Village, said, “The dog bit my nine-year-old son Ninad on his hand. He was playing outside the house when the dog suddenly attacked him. The dog tore away a piece of flesh from his hand. We are too scared to go outside now. Ninad received a total of six injections and has deep injuries.”