Stray dogs unleash terror on streets in Habba-Kadal
Srinagar, June 4 :Residents in Habba Kadal areas seem to be living in fear of stray dog attack in many parts of the city .
Though several residents lodged a complaint with the concerned officials, the administration yet to act in this regard.
With dogs in large numbers forming groups and frequently roaming on the roads, the residents are scared to move on the streets. Several people were seriously injured in the dog attacks during past few months.
Residents of Habba kadal told CNS that inhabitants were facing miserable problems with stray dog menace. On several occasions, the issue was taken to the notice of the municipal authorities but they are least bothered to address the issue.
The dogs have been attacking the people during morning hours and at night-time they are chasing the vehicles. Several vehicle riders fell from their bikes due to chasing of dogs and receive serious injuries.
“When people try to drive out, they are attacked and injured severely. During night hours, people are unable to sleep peacefully due to howling and quarrelling”, stated Nazir Ahmad.
The residents said that they have lodged several complaints with the municipal authorities to drive out or catch the stray dogs but no one is bothered to address the issue. They urged the civic authorities to catch the stray dogs and save the residents from falling prey to them.