PRAYAGRAJ, Aug. 2 -- Sangam city is set to launch its largest-ever animal birth control (ABC) and anti-rabies vaccination (ARV) drive to tackle the growing menace of stray dogs in urban areas.

From high-end colonies to densely populated localities, the stray dog issue has become a daily concern for residents. Municipal authorities admit a steady rise in dog bite cases and road accidents involving stray animals, heightening public concern-especially children and senior citizens.

According to some estimates, more than 700 dog bite cases occur daily within the city limits of Prayagraj alone.

New infrastructure to support ABC-ARV efforts

In a proactive move, the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) has set up an Animal Birth Control Cent...