The population of stray dogs in the federal capital has surged from an estimated 29,000 to 50,000 within three years, according to an official report, raising serious concerns over public safety and health.
Despite repeated incidents of children and elderly residents falling victim to dog bites, citizens complain that the teams responsible for capturing stray dogs, along with the assistant commissioners of respective areas, remain inactive unless a formal directive is issued by the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office.
Residents further allege that anti-rabies vaccines are unavailable in hospitals across Islamabad, putting bite victims at greater risk.
Expressing frustration, citizens have urged Deputy Commissioner Islamabad to take immediate action and direct the local government staff, who they accuse of being a burden on the national exchequer, to fulfill their duties.
Residents of Ghouri Town Phase 3 reported a particularly alarming rise in stray dogs, claiming that packs of dogs roam the streets throughout the night, posing a threat to motorcyclists and pedestrians alike.
