Srinagar, Nov 7, Nov. 8 -- Despite years of interventions and expenditure on its Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) continues to face difficulties in containing the city's growing stray dog population, with residents raising concerns over the increasing presence of dogs and newborn puppies across neighbourhoods. From residential lanes and marketplaces to roadsides and open spaces, residents report frequent sightings of female dogs giving birth to litters of four to six puppies. The recurring appearance of newborn litters has raised questions about the coverage, pace and effectiveness of the corporation's sterilisation programme.The challenge is reflected in government figures disclosed in Septem...