Srinagar, Oct. 15 -- A growing stray dog menace along the Hazratbal-Kashmir University road has sparked alarm among locals and morning walkers, who say the stretch has turned into a zone of constant fear due to the unchecked rise in the canine population. The situation, they warn, is fast spiralling into a public safety crisis amid the continued inaction of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC). Locals say the number of stray dogs has reached "hundreds," making early morning walks, school commutes, and even routine travel hazardous. The problem, they allege, is being aggravated by the accumulation of garbage and uncovered dustbins, which have become a regular sight along the busy road.Recently, a lady was bitten by a stray dog during h...