Bengaluru, Aug. 13 -- After the Supreme Court ordered to send all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters within eight weeks, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Wednesday said that rabies from stray and unvaccinated dogs is a serious problem that causes deaths and suffering every year.

Speaking to the reporters, Dinesh Gundu Rao said, "... Every year, there are deaths due to rabies, and many people suffer because of that. Dog bites and snake bites are a genuine issue. Rabies is due to stray and unvaccinated dogs. Hopefully, some decisions will be made using the Supreme Court order..."

On Monday, the Supreme Court directed the authorities in the National Capital Territory of Delhi to immediately start picking up stray dogs from al...