stray dog menace

The PIL, filed in 2022, highlights rising dog attacks across Nagpur. Judges cited non-compliance with earlier orders and warned that lives, especially of children and the elderly, remain at risk due to administrative apathy.

During the hearing, the petitioner cited Rule 20 of the ABC Rules, 2023, and noted that while Greater Noida has designated feeding spots, Noida authorities have not implemented similar measures.

Rabies remains a deadly threat in India, with children and the poor most affected. Despite available vaccines, gaps in public health, misused laws and growing dog populations make the disease a national emergency.

Countries like Mexico and Sri Lanka curbed rabies with mass vaccination, regulation and public discipline. India, despite official programmes, still struggles due to legal hurdles, weak enforcement and lack of political will to act decisively.

Fatal attacks, rabies deaths, and broken healthcare systems paint a grim picture of India's stray dog crisis. Beyond bites, the problem stems from failed sterilisation efforts, misplaced activism, and administrative inaction.

Dog bite cases are soaring, rabies deaths are increasing, and sterilisation programmes are failing. Yet authorities remain paralysed, allowing millions of strays to endanger everyday life in India’s streets, colonies and even gated communities.

several people had gathered for a temple festival in V Mamandur near Chinna Salem. A dog suddenly started attacking and biting people. Over 15 devotees were bitten. The dog then went to another village and bit 12 people.

Ashish was attending a call outside his out when stray dog attack happened. He tried to save himself but the dog managed to bit his leg, arm and face before running away.

In a CCTV footage, the toddler, identified as Harinandan, could be seen playing with another child on the roadside when the dog pounced on him, inflicting severe injuries.

Father of the children, Ved Prakash, said, “I was working in the society while my children were playing when the stray dog attacked them. After a lot of effort, we managed to get Sachin out of its jaws.”