HISAR: Terror continues in Hisar district, where about 20 cases of dog bites are reported daily in the civil hospital. The vases of dog bire are fast increasing in all districts across the state in which adults as well as children have also been attacked by dogs. The municipal corporations are working to castrate dogs, but the incidents are not decreasing. There is terror of dogs in the residential as well as public places in which people are afraid of. There are about 5,000 stray dogs in Hisar, which are being vaccinated and neutered. Information reveals, on an average more than 20 spot bite cases of dogs attack on children and women daily arriving in the civil hospital in Hisar. Dog terror continues in the district due to around 20 dog bite cases being reported in Civil Hospital every day. More than 20 cases of dog bites were reported in Civil Hospital on Friday, in four of these cases, dogs attacked children. However, the children were saved by intervening. During October On an average, there are about 580 dog bite cases every month.
In the street-neighborhoods of the city, there are a lot of stray dogs, and the terror of dogs continues in the residential colonies as well. There are too many dogs in Sector 13, Sector 9-11, Sector 1-4, Sector 14. People living here are worried about the fear of dogs. Associations have also made frequent complaints about this, but the residents can’t get rid of the fear of dogs. There is an atmosphere of fear in people. Many people are also injured. People who went for a walk in the morning, parents leaving their children to school, bicycle-motorcycle riders are often victims of dog bites. There are about 5000 stray dogs in the city.
A few days ago, the Municipal Corporation started a campaign to castrate dogs. About 350 dogs were castrated in the first 20 days. The corporation estimates that there are approximately 5,000 stray dogs in the city. According to the tender, the agency will have to vaccinate and castrate 5 thousand dogs in 6 months. The agency charges 1400 rupees from the corporation administration for one dog. However, the agency had asked for 1650 rupees per dog for this work. The agency will take the dogs from the area, after vaccination and castration, they will be released back to the same area.
There is a risk of rabies from dog bites. To prevent this, the wound should be washed with soap. It prevents infection. Also vaccination is very important. If the dog is rabid, it is more likely to spread rabies, Dr. Gyanendra, Physician in government hospital Hisar said. Former Councilor Mahendra Juneja, Patel Nagar, Hisar said there are plenty of dogs near the park in Patel Nagar. Here, many dogs attack everyone who comes and those having morning walks.
India’s stray dog population was 2.03 crore according to the 2019 census, while Haryana had 42,690 stray dogs in 2023. India reported 2.19 million dog bite cases in 2022, increasing to 3.71 million in 2024. According to information, Haryana saw over 2.14 lakh dog bite cases between 2022 and 2023. Stray dog population India was recorded as per the 2019 Livestock Census, the total stray dog population was 2.03 crore. More recent data estimates this number at 1.53 crore in Haryana. The stray dog population in Haryana was 42,690 in 2023, up from 35,837 in 2022. Information reveals, in 2024, Gurgaon had an estimated 50,000 stray dogs and Faridabad had 30,447. Dog bite cases India in 2022 was identified 2.19 million cases in 2023, 3.05 million dog bite cases in 2024 and 3.71 million dog bite cases this year in Haryana with more than 80,000 stray dogs in Gurgaon and Faridabad in 2024, as per the Haryana government submitted a detailed report to the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
National level of information regarding Livestock population is collected every 5 years. The last livestock census 2025: among the top metropolitan cities, Bengaluru takes the top spot, with 136866 lakh dogs in the city, followed by Delhi having over 1.43 lakh dog bite cases reported in 2025. In Haryana, as per a report to the Punjab and Haryana High Court documented more than 2.14 lakh dog bite cases across the state with more than 80,000 stray dogs in Gurgaon Faridabad. In 2024, the Haryana government submitted a detailed report to the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The Supreme Court took on the case because of concerns over an increasing number of stray dogs and dog bite cases in the country. India’s stray dog population was estimated at 1.5 crore (15 million) in the 2019 census, with a significant increase to 2.03 crore (20.3 million) reported in 2024. Haryana reported a stray dog population of 42,690 in 2023. Regarding dog bite cases, India reported 8.96 million dog bites between 2022 and 2024, with 3.71 million cases in 2024 alone. Haryana reported over 2.14 lakh dog bites in the 18 months between 2022 and 2023. Stray Dog Population India in the 2019 livestock census indicated a population of 1.5 crore (15 million), whereas in 2024 estimated the population to be 2.03 crore (20.3 million).
The number of stray dogs in Haryana was 35,837 in 2022, increased to 42,690 in 2023. Dog Bite Cases India from 2022 to 2024, there were a total of 8,958,143 reported dog bites which included 2.18 million dog bites reported in 2023, 3.05 million dog bites were reported in 2024, 3.71 million dog bites reported this year. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reported 4,146 dog bite fatalities in 2019 in Haryana: Between 2022 and 2023 in an 18-month period. The Haryana state recorded over 2.14 lakh dog bite cases in this period with the averages to over 1.43 lakh cases per year. India has nearly 1.53 Crore Stray Dogs recorded during the present 2025 year. Among the top metropolitan cities, Bengaluru takes the top spot with 136866 lakh dogs in the city, followed by Delhi. As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, state-wise data on dog bite cases and suspected more than 80,000 stray dog with over 1.43 lakh dog bite cases and the actual number could be much higher, possibly 6 crore, due to incomplete enumeration in urban and peri-urban areas.
Information reveals, the total global dog population, including pets and strays, is estimated to be over 600 million. Countries like the United States, Brazil, and China are cited as having large overall dog populations. A lack of consistent and effective sterilization programs is a major factor. Stray dogs pose risks of dog bites and rabies transmission, with India recording thousands of deaths from dog bites annually. Stray dog waste is a significant environmental and health hazard in many areas. Finding a balance between human safety and the welfare of the stray dogs is a major challenge, leading to controversies over management methods like culling versus sterilization. The large numbers create a strain on resources for managing the population, such as shelters and animal birth control programmes. Animal Birth Control is a common approach that involves capturing, sterilizing, and vaccinating stray dogs before returning them to their original areas. Public education, especially children, on how to interact with dogs and prevent bites is a key part of a comprehensive strategy. Efforts are underway by the government in many regions to increase sterilization rates and address the issue, though implementation challenges remain.The global dog population is fast rising every year.
