Chandigarh, May 2 -- Taking note of over 3.34 lakh dog bite cases in the state in 2025, the Punjab government has swung into action to tackle the stray dog menace.

Seeking immediate, coordinated and result-oriented measures, local government minister Sanjeev Arora on Friday directed municipal corporation commissioners and additional deputy commissioners (ADCs) to submit detailed action-taken reports within seven days.

Calling the issue a "serious public safety and public health concern", Arora said the unchecked rise in stray dog populations, particularly in urban and semi-urban areas, had begun to severely impact the daily lives of citizens.

He noted that incidents involving dog bites, attacks on children and elderly residents, and th...