From letters to the Supreme Court to a year-round resource for animals. Read the story

Animal Writes
Contact us

6,751 dog bite cases recorded in Tambaram so far this year

6,751 dog bite cases recorded in Tambaram so far this year

The Tambaram City Municipal Corporation (TCMC) recorded 6,751 dog-bite cases between January and , while vaccinating 41,485 street and pet dogs and sterilising 5,491 during a 25-day special drive, officials said. TCMC carried out the vaccination drive from August 8 across all 70 wards in its five zones, spending Rs 18 lakh from its general funds. The corporation had aimed to vaccinate 70% of the dog population but achieved much higher coverage, according to officials. A joint survey by TCMC and the World Veterinary Service estimated the corporation’s total dog population at around 51,000, including an estimated 46,286 street dogs and 4,000 to 5,000 pet dogs. The drive also targeted internal and external parasites in dogs, with the goal of reducing the risk of rabies among people and animals. TCMC maintains a network of 31 urban public health institutions, including 13 urban primary health centres, stocked with anti-rabies vaccines to treat bite victims.

Sources

The New Indian Express

Read the original (opens in a new tab)Summary written by Animal Writes. Read the original before relying on it.

Editorial policyReport a mistake

More in Animal Birth Control

  • With 82 dog bite cases a day, stray menace haunts Mohali streets

    News

    With 82 dog bite cases a day, stray menace haunts Mohali streets

    Stray dogs bite an average of 82 people every day on the streets of Mohali in Punjab. The health department in SAS Nagar district tracked these cases while the Municipal Corporation Mohali worked with an NGO to address the situation. Health officials said many victims are children and elderly residents who require anti-rabies vaccinations at government hospitals. The Municipal Corporation Mohali stated it carries out sterilisation under the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, to manage the population of stray dogs. A health official stated that "the daily influx of patients with animal bites has put a strain on medical resources" at local facilities. Authorities plan to expand the capacity of animal birth control centres and conduct a census to identify areas with high animal populations.

  • Stray dog menace continues to bite people in Sirsi

    News

    Stray dog menace continues to bite people in Sirsi

    Stray dog menace continues unabated in Sirsi as packs of stray dogs bite people, chase two-wheelers at night, and block roads, according to Deccan Herald. Residents state that the dogs impede movement in markets and residential areas and increase accident risk for motorists after dark. The City Municipal Council estimates over 800 stray dogs in the town despite two earlier sterilisation drives that operated on 300 to 350 animals, according to social activist Satish Bhat. Municipal Council officials stated that a new sterilisation campaign, coordinated with the Animal Husbandry Department, is underway, with dogs taken to a centre for surgery and anti-rabies vaccination. City Municipal Commissioner Prakash Channappanavar stated, "strict measures have been initiated to ensure that stray dog sterilisation surgeries are carried out properly."

  • Mumbai records over 5.29 lakh dog bite cases in 5 years; 2025 sees 1.54 lakh cases

    News

    Mumbai records over 5.29 lakh dog bite cases in 5 years; 2025 sees 1.54 lakh cases

    Mumbai recorded 5,29,650 dog-bite cases involving stray dogs between 2021 and 2025 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Health activist Chetan Kothari obtained these figures through an RTI application, which revealed that 2025 alone accounted for 1,54,017 cases. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, the city recorded no deaths due to dog bites or rabies during the period, though the mortality data timeline was unspecified. Kothari stated that the numbers raise questions about the effectiveness of ongoing measures to control the stray dog population. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation stated that it has been implementing sterilisation and anti-rabies vaccination drives and plans to make Mumbai rabies-free by 2030.

From the Library

Find help near youAll states and districtsNear me