Ludhiana, Dec. 18 -- A stray dog that went on a biting spree in Model Gram, attacking around 10 people on Sunday, has tested positive for rabies. The dog died on Monday, while the rabies test report was received on Wednesday, officials said.

Municipal health officer Dr Vipan Malhotra said that since rabies is transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal, other stray dogs in the area may also have been exposed to the virus. As a precautionary measure, the municipal corporation has rescued dogs from the neighbourhood and placed them under observation and vaccinated.

"We have caught five dogs from the locality and are keeping them under observation. If any signs of rabies appear, they will be tested. All rescued dogs are being vacc...