Stray Dog Crisis Deepens In Srinagar City

SRINAGAR: The persistent threat posed by stray dogs across Kashmir shows no sign of abating, with official figures revealing an average of 18 dog bite cases reported every single day.

- Observer News Service

Health department data indicates that Kashmir witnesses between 6,000 to 6,500 cases of dog bites annually—a number that has sparked growing concern among residents and healthcare professionals alike.

A senior officer at the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the unchecked proliferation of stray dogs is closely linked to poor waste management. “The main culprit is open garbage dumping, especially from meat and poultry shops. These areas become breeding grounds for dogs. The only long-term solution is scientific waste disposal and public cooperation,” he stated. He also appealed to residents to be especially cautious during early mornings and evenings, when dog activity is highest.