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DC Jammu directs for expediting anti rabies vaccination, sterilisation campaigns across urban, rural areas

DC Jammu directs for expediting anti rabies vaccination, sterilisation campaigns across urban, rural areas

DC Jammu directed officials to expedite anti-rabies vaccination and sterilisation campaigns for stray dogs and street dogs across urban and rural areas. The administration acted to manage the population and prevent rabies risks in the district. Officials must accelerate the ongoing animal welfare drives following the directive.

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