More than 2.06 lakh dog bite cases were reported across Jammu and Kashmir in just two years, something that should serve as a wake-up call for policymakers, municipal authorities and public health officials. The figures are staggering. They translate into nearly 282 people being bitten every day, highlighting a crisis that can no longer be dismissed as a routine civic problem.

The data points to a troubling trend. Dog bite cases increased from 93,765 in 2024 to 1,12,695 in 2025, indicating that existing measures have failed to keep pace with the growing challenge. Equally concerning is the........

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