The tragic death of Ramabn police officer ASI Mohammad Rafiq Naik due to rabies from a dog scratch has alarmed Jammu and Kashmir. Despite encountering the dog months ago, Naik's condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to his demise. This incident highlights the dangers of negligence around animals. Rabies cases are on the rise in Kashmir, with cats also becoming a concern. Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the nervous system, causing aversion to water and light, muscle contractions, and eventual cardiac arrest. Recent dog attacks have raised awareness, with thousands of reported animal bite cases. Prompt treatment, vaccination, and responsible waste disposal are crucial in preventing rabies. Sterilization and vaccination programmes are essential for curbing the disease, but proper infrastructure and public cooperation are needed.
Banihal/Jammu: A Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police died of rabies on Friday, three months after being bitten by a dog in Ramban district, an official said.
ASI Mohammad Rafiq Naik, a resident of Perihinder-Neel area of Ramsoo, was diagnosed with rabies and succumbed to the disease, the officials said.
They said he was attacked by a stray dog
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A Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police died of rabies on Friday, three months after being bitten by a dog in Ramban district, an official said.