Beyond dog bites: How fear and poor governance fuel India’s stray crisis
- Posted on January 31, 2026
- By Business News Today
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Beyond dog bites: How fear and poor governance fuel India’s stray crisis
A recent incident in north Delhi, initially blamed on a dog attack, was later revealed to be hypothermia, highlighting the public's tendency to scapegoat stray dogs. Despite a large street dog population and numerous bites, the debate over their management remains unresolved, with activists advocating for sterilization and vaccination as the proven solution.