‘Passenger Safety Is Highest Priority’: Delhi Airport Issues Advisory After Rise In Stray Dog Bite Incidents
· Free Press Journal
New Delhi: Amid reports of incidents involving aggressive interactions between stray dogs, staff and passengers across terminals, authorities at Delhi Airport have issued a public advisory.
The operator, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), has said that recent incidents, including dog bites, have raised safety concerns, prompting immediate measures, stating that passenger safety remains "our highest priority."
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"We are taking immediate and concrete measures to strengthen safety across the airport, while closely coordinating with the concerned authorities to implement a sustainable, long-term solution," DIAL said in a statement posted on X, along with CCTV footages of dog bite incidents.
In light of recent incidents involving aggressive interactions between stray dogs and passengers and staff, we acknowledge the concern this may cause. Please be assured that passenger safety remains our highest priority. 1/4 pic.twitter.com/0TssvHZxah
— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) April 11, 2026
DIAL ensured that they are working on a sustainable, long-term solution regarding the issue. However, they also urged passengers to refrain from feeding or approaching stray dogs within or around the airport premises.
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