CNA Animal lovers, activists say stray dogs being unfairly vilified in India

Months after India’s Supreme Court mandated the removal of stray dogs from all public institutions, it now warns local authorities could be held responsible for dog bite injuries or fatalities. Animal lovers and activists argue stray dogs are being unfairly vilified. Data from the health ministry shows India recorded 3.7 million dog bite cases in 2024 — a jump of 70% in two years. However, critics said the data does not specify how many incidents involved stray dogs. Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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