August 13, 2025

Stray dog drama unfolds at Jnanabharathi! On Tuesday, two brave college students—Sujanya G J from Haveri and Rega Nikshitha from Telangana—both studying Integrated MSc Economics at Dr B R Ambedkar School of Economics on the Jnanabharathi campus, suffered a shocking attack by stray dogs. They were rushed to a private hospital, confirmed Suralkar Vikas Kishor, Special Commissioner of Health and Sanitation, BBMP. “They are fine now. But I am not very sure of the exact details of the case. We are awaiting a detailed veterinary report,” said Kishor. It’s believed a pack of stray dogs was behind the attack, raising serious safety concerns on the campus. This incident reflects a growing problem across India—stray dogs causing harm to people, especially children and youths. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is taking a tough stand! On Monday, a bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan ordered immediate action across the National Capital Territory of Delhi, including Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad. Authorities were told to quickly pick up stray dogs from all areas and move them to dedicated shelters. The court even said officials could set up special teams just for this task. Importantly, the court warned: anyone stopping this operation will face legal trouble. “Infants and young children, not at any cost, should fall prey to rabies. The action should inspire confidence that they can move freely without fear of being bitten by stray dogs. No sentiments should be involved,” the judges declared. Justice Pardiwala also raised a strong question about today's common practice of catching, sterilising, and then releasing dogs back to the same places. “Society should be free from stray dogs,” he said, hinting that more serious steps may be needed. So, what’s next? While students like Sujanya and Rega recover, authorities are on high alert to keep campuses and streets safe. With the Supreme Court’s bold push, India could soon see much stricter control over stray dogs, making our sidewalks safer for all!

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