At least 20 people were injured in a series of stray and rabid dog attacks in Homna municipality of Comilla on Wednesday. The incidents occurred from morning until 9 p.m. in Ward No. 5, where several dogs attacked men and women without warning. Many victims were forced to buy rabies vaccines from outside due to shortages at local hospitals, according to hospital and local sources. The attacks have caused widespread panic in the area.

Local residents said victims were attacked while working in their yards or walking on the streets, and some were injured while trying to rescue others. Thirteen people received initial treatment at Homna Upazila Health Complex, including ten in the emergency department. The attending physician confirmed that rabies vaccine shortages required patients to obtain doses privately.

Homna’s Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md. Shahidul Islam said the matter is being taken seriously, and necessary measures are being coordinated with the livestock department. The municipal administrator announced that officials will meet Thursday to decide on immediate steps to control the situation.