{
  "id": 2055381,
  "title": "Mumbai Records 1.54 Lakh Dog-Bite Cases In 2025; BMC Plans More Sterilisation, Shelters And Vaccines",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/mumbai-records-1-54-lakh-dog-bite-cases-in-2025-bmc-plans-more",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-20T00:34:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-records-154-lakh-dog-bite-cases-in-2025-bmc-plans-more-sterilisation-shelters-and-vaccines"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai documented an astonishing 154,017 dog-bite incidents in 2025, sparking discussion in civic circles. Avinash Dhakane, Additional Municipal Commissioner, disclosed that 25,211 stray dogs were neutered between April 2024 and March 2025, with an additional 12,000 dogs slated for sterilization by 2027. The city administration aims to curb the stray-dog issue by 2030. Concerns were raised during a BMC General Body meeting, with corporators highlighting the lack of anti-rabies vaccines at hospitals and the need for more shelters. NCP corporator Saeeda Khan questioned the continued issue despite substantial spending on sterilization. Shiv Sena member Kishori Pednekar demanded immediate dog capture and shelter placement. BJP leader Ganesh Khankar blamed vendors for feeding stray dogs non-vegetarian food, which may encourage meat-seeking behavior. Congress leader Dr Ajanta Yadav called for swift action amid the growing fear among citizens. Shelters will be constructed in six key locations, and anti-rabies vaccines will be available round-the-clock at BMC hospitals, according to Mayor Ritu Tawde. The city once housed 90,757 stray dogs, which are now being managed through eight government and semi-government agencies.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, August 19, 2026: The BMC has recorded a staggering 1,54,017 dog-bite cases in Mumbai in 2025. Responding to concerns in the civic House, Additional Municipal Commissioner Avinash Dhakane said 25,211 stray dogs were sterilised between April 2024 and March 2025, with 12,000 more targeted by 2027. He assured the House that the civic administration would intensify its efforts to bring the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}