Dehradun, Aug. 16 -- Removing dogs from our streets won't fix the dangers that truly threaten our safety.

In a country where speeding, potholes, and crime claim thousands of lives each year, it's baffling that our street dogs are being treated as the biggest threat.

The Supreme Court's recent order to remove street dogs from public spaces and place them in shelters is being seen by some as a quick fix to safety concerns. But let's be honest-this is not a fix. It's a distraction. It's easier to target a voiceless animal than to confront the real dangers that kill thousands of Indians every year.

Look at the numbers: in 2022, 11,698 lives were lost to speeding and drunk driving. Another 1,856 were killed because of potholes-gaping wounds...