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Over 6000 cat bite cases reported at ARC SMHS in last one year

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May 31, 2025

Kashmir has witnessed a significant surge in cat bite cases, with the number of reported incidents doubling within a year.

- JAHANGEER GANAIE

According to official data accessed by the news agency, around 6,000 cat bite cases have been reported at the Anti-Rabies Clinic (ARC) SMHS from June 2024 till date, compared to 2,824 cases during June 2023-May 2024.

Details reveal that 440 cat bite cases were reported at the clinic in June 2024 followed by 440 in July, 432 in August, 414 in September, 486 in October, 399 in November, 514 and December, 692 in January 2025, 658 in February, 542 in March, 491 in April and 537 in May till date taking total number of cat bite cases from June 2024 till date to 6095

Speaking to KNO, an official at ARC SMHS said cats do transmit Rabies, similar to dogs. He said cat bite cases are on the rise, and people must take precautions in this regard.

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