Srinagar,16-July; The stray dog menace still continues to haunt certain areas of the Old City in Srinagar, triggering panic among residents, especially during nights, as men, women and children fear walking alone due to wandering dogs.
Stray dogs are increasingly being seen even during daytime at Chinkral Mohalla, Dar Mohalla, fathe Kadal and several other residential areas.
Residents of these areas of old city complained that children are attacked after dusk. They said despite complaints to authorities time and again, no initiatives were taken catch the dogs.
“When we go to complain to authorities about stray dogs, they send us back with hollow words.
Day by day the number of stray dogs is increasing and it has become a serious threat for the locals who step out in the locality.
Despite several complaints to the concerned departments the problem was not addressed on a permanent basis, locals lamented.
Moreover, as they are large in number in the area, they become aggressive when they find children playing and riding bicycles in the area, added residents.
“My son was playing outside the house in the morning. Suddenly a group of violent stray dogs surrounded him and one bit him. I rushed outside hearing his screams. If I didn’t reach him on time, he might have been killed. If the authorities continues to neglect this, other children may also become victims,” said Maimona, a resident of fathe kadal.
Stray dogs can be seen in large groups around garbage dumps in the residential areas. “These dogs have made the life hell, particularly for women and old age persons,” they said and appealed authorities to take measures in this regard. (CNS)
