Budgam, Apr 3 (KNS): Rising stray dog menace has triggered widespread fear among residents of Sheikhpora Pandit Colony in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, with many complaining of frequent attacks and daily harassment by aggressive canine packs.
Locals said the dogs, moving in groups, have made it unsafe for children and the elderly to venture out, especially during morning and evening hours. Several residents reported being chased, while some alleged near-miss attacks in the past week.
“We are living in constant fear. Dogs roam in groups and chase people daily. Authorities are yet to take any concrete action,” a resident told news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS).
The problem, however, is not limited to the colony. Similar cases have been reported from across Budgam, where over a dozen people were injured in a single stray dog attack recently.
Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelOfficials said the district has recorded a significant number of dog bite cases in the last five days alone.
Locals attribute the growing menace to poor waste management and open garbage dumping, which attract strays to residential areas. Despite repeated complaints, residents said sterilisation and control measures remain inadequate.
The colony’s residents have demanded immediate sterilisation and anti-rabies vaccination drives, removal of aggressive strays, improved sanitation, and regular municipal monitoring.
They have urged the district administration and municipal authorities to act urgently before the situation turns more serious. (KNS)