Thane Boy Dies Weeks After Dog Bite; Hospital Claims Anti-Rabies Shots Given

• A 12-year-old boy from Thane district died on January 30, weeks after being bitten by a stray dog on January 10.
• The family alleges negligence, while IGM Hospital claims the boy received anti-rabies and tetanus injections.
• The boy was initially treated at IGM Hospital and Thane Civil Hospital before his condition worsened later.
• Bhiwandi MLA Rais Shaikh highlighted the issue of stray dogs and alleged medicine shortages and staff negligence at government hospitals.
• The exact cause of death, whether directly due to the dog bite or another reason, remains unclear.

Why It Matters: A Thane boy died weeks after a dog bite, raising questions about hospital care despite anti-rabies shots.