Stray dogs created panic in Srinagar’s Rainawari; Several people injured

Local people said that due to the sudden attack of dogs, men, women and children ran here and there in fear. Many people were badly bitten and were immediately taken to the nearest hospital.

Post Published By: Sona Saini
Updated : 6 September 2025, 4:38 PM IST
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Srinagar: The terror of stray dogs put the lives of people in danger in Srinagar's Rainawari area on Saturday. A group of stray dogs suddenly attacked, injuring many people and they are undergoing treatment in the hospital.

Local people said that due to the sudden attack of dogs, men, women and children ran here and there in fear. Many people were badly bitten and were immediately taken to the nearest hospital. The injured people are undergoing treatment.

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Great resentment over the problem of stray dogs

The residents expressed deep anger over the local administration's negligence despite raising this problem repeatedly. A resident said, "This is not the first time that stray dogs have attacked. The number of dogs is increasing day by day and our children, elderly are getting injured again and again. The administration only keeps watching the spectacle."

Question on administration's negligence

This incident once again highlights the inability of the administration, which is proving to be unsuccessful in controlling the increasing number of stray dogs. People are demanding strict measures from Srinagar Municipal Corporation and the concerned departments to ensure the safety of the public.

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Concrete steps need to be taken to protect from stray dogs

Local people say that an effective strategy will have to be made immediately to stop the attacks of stray dogs. For this, not only the number of dogs will have to be reduced, but people will also have to be made aware of how they can keep themselves safe.

Responsibility of administration to prevent such incidents in future

For public safety, it is necessary that the administration takes the problem of stray dogs seriously and does proper management. This will not only ensure the safety of the citizens, but will also improve the cleanliness and hygiene of the city.

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