A bedridden 84-year-old woman was killed by a stray dog at her home in Kollanpadi, Vellarakkad, Thrissur, on Wednesday, March 12. Karthyayani, who had been largely confined to her bed for the past two years following a fall, was attacked inside her home.

According to reports, the dog entered the house and attacked Karthyayani whereas she was lying on her cot. Her 60-year-old son, Devadasan, who has a mental health condition, was as well bitten and seriously injured during the incident. Authorities suspect the dog may have been rabid.

The attack occurred in the evening, and the incident has shocked the local community. Neighbors discovered Karthyayani deceased and her son injured when they came to check on them.

English Summary:

Dog bite death: In Kollanpadi, Vellarakkad, a stray dog entered the house and killed a bedridden elderly woman. Karthyayini (84), of Kizhakepurakkal house, was bitten and killed by the stray dog that ran into the house. Her mentally ill son, Devadasan (60), was also severely injured by the stray dog.