After spike in dog bite cases, SMC begins operation to catch ferocious strays

Shimla, Nov 19,

Alarmed by a sudden surge in stray dog bite incidents, the Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) has swung into action, launching a citywide drive to catch and shelter aggressive canines after 36 people were bitten in a single day across different localities.

The unprecedented number of cases has sparked public concern and reignited debates over urban animal management in the hill capital, where stray dog populations have grown steadily over the years. Membership Form

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Municipal Commissioner Bhupinder Atri, speaking about it confirmed that a dedicated SMC team has been deployed t