\u201cIt\u2019s no longer just a nuisance\u2014it\u2019s a public health emergency,\u201d said a local community representative. \u201cSomeone must be held accountable before a serious tragedy occurs\u201d
\n ISLAMABAD
\nThe residents of Sector G-11\/1, particularly those living along Street 22, are facing a growing menace of stray dogs that has turned daily life into a nightmare. With no concrete action from the Capital Development Authority (CDA) or Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI), locals are now demanding immediate government intervention to ensure public safety.
\nDozens of stray dogs have taken over the streets in this residential neighborhood, leaving families fearful of stepping out of their homes. Children can no longer play outside, women hesitate to go for walks or to nearby markets, and the elderly are essentially confined indoors.
\n\u201cWe are living like prisoners in our own homes,\u201d said a visibly frustrated resident. \u201cEvery time we open our gates, we risk being chased or attacked by aggressive dogs. We\u2019ve had multiple incidents of near misses, especially involving school-going kids.\u201d
\nPreviously, the CDA dealt with the stray dog population through mass culling. However, in response to pressure and protests from animal rights organizations, this practice was discontinued. While the move was welcomed by activists, the authorities failed to present any viable alternative plan to manage the growing population of stray dogs.
\n\u201cThere is a need for a balanced approach,\u201d said another resident. \u201cWe respect animal rights, but what about human rights? Why should our safety be compromised?\u201d
\nThe problem isn\u2019t confined to G-11\/1 alone. Reports of stray dog bites and growing packs roaming freely have been surfacing from multiple sectors across Islamabad. From I-10 to F-6 and beyond, the issue appears to be spreading unchecked.
\nLocals complain that both the CDA and MCI simply shirk responsibility, often blaming each other or citing lack of resources.
\nThe result is a dangerous status quo that puts the public at risk every single day.
\nThe residents are now appealing directly to the federal and local governments to step in and develop a humane but effective solution. Suggestions include:
\nEstablishment of dedicated dog shelters away from residential areas, Public awareness campaigns promoting safe cohabitation, A 24\/7 emergency helpline for reporting aggressive or rabid dogs.
\nWith reports of mad dogs attacking pedestrians already circulating, the matter has become urgent.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s no longer just a nuisance\u2014it\u2019s a public health emergency,\u201d said a local community representative. \u201cSomeone must be held accountable before a serious tragedy occurs.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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