Street Dog Menace Putting Children’s Safety at Risk?

The Supreme Court’s August 2025 order to remove all free-ranging dogs from Delhi–NCR streets mandates sheltering, sterilisation, vaccination, and surveillance. With dog bite cases surging past 3.7 million in 2024 and rabies killing thousands yearly, the Court rejects “vaccinate and release” policies as inadequate. It prioritises public safety, especially for children, over sentiment, marking a decisive shift towards accountability and protection in India’s fight against rabies.