Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:59am on 05 Dec 2025,Friday India
A new study by the Esya Centre shows most Indians feel safer because of street dogs in their neighbourhoods. The survey covered 1,063 people across 10 cities. It found that 73.5% see community dogs as friendly, and only 10.8% find them aggressive. The report also shows a sharp drop in rabies deaths, from 534 in 2004 to 54 in 2024. Many respondents said dogs help deter crime and keep women and children safe. The study urges better reporting of dog-bite cases, improved sterilisation, and stronger cooperation between municipalities and community feeders. (PC: The Print)
