Law student seeks Kerala HC intervention on stray dog issue
After being bitten by a stray dog in Thiruvananthapuram, a Kerala law student has gone to the High Court, hoping for real action where local authorities have fallen short. The attack isn't an isolated case—many locals are dealing with the same problem, and frustration is growing.
Stray dog bites, rabies deaths on the rise
Stray dog bite cases in Kerala have more than doubled in seven years, and rabies deaths have tripled. Just this year, there have been over 3 lakh bites and 26 rabies deaths statewide—Thiruvananthapuram tops the list. It's become a real public health worry and is hitting people hard financially too.
Student seeks committee for proper management of stray dogs
The student wants the court to set up proper committees under animal control rules to manage stray dogs. The High Court has asked the state government for answers and will hear the case on June 17. This legal push shows just how urgent and widespread this issue has become for people living there.