Peoples Democratic Party youth secretary Arif Laigaroo on Sunday expressed concern over growing population of stray dogs in uptown areas here saying it poses risk to lives of people.
“While Srinagar Municipal Cooperation (SMC) claims thatdog population in Srinagar has reduced, the threat of canines in uptown areasof city pose a serious threat to the populace,” Laigaroo said in astatement.
He said that the packs of stray dogs are a common sight inplaces like Hyderpora, Rawalpora, Peerbagh , Barzulla and several other uptown areas of Srinagar.
“Authorities have failed to check growing population ofdogs. Sterilization methods are inadequate. It seems that the SrinagarMunicipal Corporation is unaware of various laws regarding how to check growthof stray dogs. Some of the dogs in these uptown areas are rabid. The problem iscompounded as the stray dogs chase motorists causing accidents. Presence ofstray dogs has hampered movement of people especially students,” Laigaroosaid.