Ludhiana, July 27 -- The district has recorded a significant increase in dog bite cases, with over 7,000 incidents reported in the first half of 2025 alone, from January to June. This figure already accounts for more than half of the total cases registered in the entirety of the previous year.

According to data from the Anti Rabies Clinic at the civil hospital, a total of 7,067 dog bite cases were recorded until June. Monthly breakdowns show 1,281 cases in January, 1,176 in February, 1,306 in March, 1,117 in April, 1,081 in May, and 1,110 in June. If the current average trend continues, the total number of cases this year is projected to surpass last year's figures.

Historical data reveals a consistent rise in dog bite incidents over re...