Surge in Dog Bite Cases Raises Alarm in Rajouri. Compassion showed its concern

The Rajouri Times :27/01/2026

Rajouri witnessed a sudden and alarming surge in dog bite incidents on [day/date], creating panic among residents across multiple localities. The first reported case involved a 30-year-old man, Kali Ram, who was brutally bitten on the face, including the forehead, near Salani Bridge in the morning hours.

As the day progressed, at least 12 more dog bite cases were reported from different parts of the district, indicating a widespread and uncontrolled situation. The victims include:

• Puneet Sharma (40), resident of Chatyari

• Farooq Hussain (51), resident of Malyar Mohalla, Rajouri

• Pappu (52), resident of Bella Bridge

• Nusrat Kosser (30), resident of Panhad

• Karam Pal (30), resident of Salani Bridge

• Mohd Kalam (7), resident of Malik Market

• Nirmal (26), resident of Dhangri

• Tilak Raj (60), resident of Dhangri

• Aqib (9), resident of Doordarshan Bala

• Altaf Hussain (46), resident of Panjgrain

• Mehran (5), resident of Darhali Bridge

• Amir Khan (18), resident of Salani

Notably, the incidents were reported from different and unconnected areas, with no single hotspot or specific focus identified, pointing towards a district-wide issue rather than a localized outbreak.

The rising number of cases, especially involving children and elderly persons, has heightened public concern over safety and the apparent lack of effective control measures.

Compassion Animal Welfare Organisation, Rajouri, has expressed serious concern over the situation and urged the district administration to take immediate, coordinated, and humane measures to address the growing threat while ensuring compliance with animal welfare laws.

Residents have appealed for urgent intervention to prevent further incidents and restore public safety.