21.06.2026 02:00
In the Silopi district of Şırnak, three women aged between 50 and 57, who had returned home after handing over their animals to a shepherd in the early morning hours, were attacked by stray dogs at their doorstep and were hospitalized.
In the Cumhuriyet District of Şırnak's Silopi district, around 05:00 in the morning, women returning home after handing over their animals to a shepherd were attacked by stray dogs in front of their doors.
NEIGHBORS CAME TO THEIR AID
As a result of the attack, three women aged between 50 and 57 were injured in their arms, hands, and heads. The injured women, rescued with the help of nearby citizens, were taken to Silopi State Hospital for treatment.
STRAY DOGS CONTINUE TO ROAM
Citizens stated that the stray dog problem has been ongoing in the district for a long time and called on authorities. Residents of the neighborhood, who said that warnings about the issue had been made many times before, reported that stray dogs continue to roam the streets and alleys throughout the district.