What was the stray dog seen doing in the viral video at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad? After this incident, which arrangements of the airport did passengers and social media users raise questions about? What steps did the airport authorities say they would take to stop the problem of stray dogs?
A viral video from Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has sparked debate on the internet. In this video, a stray dog is seen roaming freely inside the passenger lounge of the airport. After this incident, people are raising questions on the security system and standards of cleanliness of the airport. In the clip, it is seen that the stray dog is climbing on a table and eating the leftover food. The video was shot in the high-security zone of one of the busiest airports in India. Many users expressed concern over how a stray animal managed to enter such a tightly guarded area.
Many passengers have also raised questions on the safety of passengers, cleanliness and effectiveness of surveillance methods inside the airport regarding this incident.
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Airport officials gave clarification
After this uproar, the airport authorities have given their reaction. He said they are working closely with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), the agency responsible for controlling stray dogs in the area. According to RGIA officials, GHMC teams are conducting regular drives to catch stray dogs on the airport premises. Since January 2026, action has been taken against 21 stray dogs.
The airport administration further said that the rules for waste management have been made more stringent for all service providers working inside the airport. Officials said it has been made mandatory to throw waste in dustbins with lids only, so that stray animals are not attracted. Officials also claimed that the ground staff has been asked to be on high alert and take precautionary measures, so that such incidents do not recur in future.