The high court, while disposing a bunch of 193 pleas, also ordered the states of Punjab and Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh to constitute committees chaired by the deputy commissioners of respective districts to the determine such compensation.
According to the officials, a sizeable number of dog bite cases reported in the city are of pet dogs. This bifurcation will help the civic agency in devising better management strategies for stray dogs for desirable outcomes.
Karnataka has experienced a significant increase in dog bite incidents, with an average of 596 cases per day in the first nine months of 2023. This marks a 34% and 37% rise compared to 2022 and 2021, respectively. However, the number of rabies-related deaths in the state has decreased, with only two confirmed deaths in 2023 compared to 15 in the previous year. Medical experts emphasize the importance of preventive measures, such as thorough wound cleaning and rabies treatment.