1.28 Lakh People Bitten by Stray Dogs in Mumbai in 2024: Govt

• Over 1.28 lakh people were bitten by stray dogs in Mumbai in 2024.
• Nagpur reported over 9,400 dog bite cases in 2024.
• Deputy CM Eknath Shinde provided this data in the state legislative council.
• Authorities are undertaking sterilisation, vaccination, and rabies eradication to control the stray dog population.
• Maharashtra recorded over 30 lakh dog bite cases in the last six years, with 30 rabies deaths between 2021-2023.

Why It Matters: Rising dog bites in Mumbai and Nagpur raise serious public safety concerns.