Srinagar, April 27 -- An alarming 8,652 individuals, who were victims of dog bites, have sought treatment at Srinagar's SMHS Hospital's Anti-Rabies Clinic over the past year. The Anti-Rabies Clinic at SMHS reported a total of 8,652 bite cases from April 01, 2023, to March 31, 2024, with a significant majority originating from Srinagar. This figure represents the highest recorded in the past decade. Breaking down the data, media reports have revealed a monthly breakdown of reported cases: 377 in April 2023, 710 in May, 847 in June, 751 in July, 733 in August, 790 in September, 737 in October, 640 in November, 642 in December, 650 in January 2024, 668 in February, and 1,107 in March. Out of the total 8,652 cases, 6,519 were reported from Sr...