Last Updated:February 01, 2026, 22:12 IST According to IGM Hospital doctors, the boy was given anti-rabies and tetanus injections, but the exact cause of death is still unclear. Stray dogs, often unvaccinated and exposed to other sick animals, turn aggressive, foaming at the mouth—a tell-tale sign. (Getty Images) A 12-year-old boy from Maharashtra’s Thane district who was bitten by a dog died several weeks later, even though he had received anti-rabies injections, his family has said, prompting the local MLA to allege negligence by government hospitals. The government hospital where the child was taken soon after the dog bite said he was administered anti-rabies vaccines along with tetanus injection. The boy, a resident of Bhiwandi, was bitten by a dog on January 10, after which his family rushed him to the state-run IGM Hospital in the area. He was later referred to Thane Civil Hospital and subsequently brought back to the Bhiwandi facility, from where he was discharged and taken home. Later, the boy’s condition deteriorated after a few weeks. He was rushed to a civic …