Srinagar, Feb. 8 -- The issue is not just about the physical harm caused by dog bites; it extends to the psychological and economic toll on the victims. A qualitative study conducted by the Department of Community Medicine at GMC Srinagar revealed the profound impact on dog bite victims, describing feelings of psychological and emotional instability, economic losses, and social detachment. The implications are clear - this is not just a public health crisis but a multi-faceted problem affecting the well-being of the community.

One of the root causes of this crisis is unscientific garbage disposal practices and the unchecked growth of the canine population. Open dumping sites in Kashmir, combined with the absence of waste segregation and ...