Bengaluru Airport Dog Sparks 'Health Risk' Debate, Officials Respond to Viral Video

• A video of a stray dog sleeping on a chair at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport has gone viral, sparking a debate.
• Users are divided between concerns over public health risks and defending the dog’s right to exist in shared spaces.
• The X user who shared the video highlighted “20+ health risks” and “second-hand embarrassment” for foreign travelers.
• Bengaluru airport authorities stated their Landside Operations team is working with BBMP and local agencies to address the issue.
• The incident has fueled a wider national conversation on stray dogs in public spaces, covering safety, hygiene, and humane treatment.