Guwahati, Dec. 14 -- The Gauhati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has issued urgent directives to schools across Guwahati in Assam, warning them to remove stray dogs from their premises immediately and implement strict safety measures to protect students.

Authorities have raised concerns over a sharp rise in dog bite incidents in Assam, particularly in Guwahati, where children and the elderly have been the most vulnerable.

Reports indicate that the number of dog bite cases in the state jumped from approximately 90,000 in 2023 to nearly 1.5 lakh in 2024, a surge of over 50 percent.

Public health experts caution that, without prompt intervention, this upward trend is likely to continue through 2025.

GMC officials said many stray dogs in the ...