Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- The Supreme Court's directive to remove all stray dogs from the streets of Delhi and its suburbs within eight weeks is one of the most decisive interventions yet in addressing a public health and safety concern that has spiralled into a crisis. The court's strong words on the "menace of dog bites leading to rabies" reflect both the urgency of the matter and the failure of municipal authorities to act decisively over the years. The problem is not new. Our country has one of the world's largest stray dog populations, estimated at over 60 million, with Delhi alone home to hundreds of thousands. Poor waste management, inadequate sterilisation drives, and inconsistent enforcement of animal control laws have allowed the str...