450 villagers in UP’s Gorakhpur get rabies shots after consuming charanamrit served during Durga Puja, following cow’s death after suspected dog bite

Oct 22, 2026

A vaccination drive was launched in two Gorakhpur villages after a cow died following unusual behaviour, raising fears of possible rabies exposure among people who had consumed a religious offering made using its milk. Health workers administered anti-rabies shots to around 450 residents as a precaution, though the animal's infection has not been confirmed.

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