Residents across various districts of Kabul have expressed serious concern over the growing number of stray dogs roaming city streets and neighborhoods. According to local citizens, the widespread presence of these animals has created hazardous conditions for pedestrians, particularly during nighttime and early morning hours.
According to a report by Hasht-e Subh, Usman, a resident of Chehelsotoon, stated that stray dogs have dramatically increased and dozens of aggressive incidents have occurred in his area. He reported that packs of dogs frequently chase motorbikes, bicycles, and even vehicles, creating hazards in public parks and main streets.
The local resident added that access to rabies vaccines is extremely limited and costly, making timely treatment difficult for low-income citizens. He noted that many people lack awareness regarding the dangers of bites and mentioned that a resident recently lost his life following complications from an untreated dog bite.
Omar, another resident living in the Sarsabzi area of Kabul, warned that women and children are the most vulnerable to these attacks. He pointed out that several residents are now compelled to carry wooden sticks when walking through alleys to defend themselves against sudden attacks by aggressive dog packs.
Similar complaints were reported from other parts of the capital, including Kote Sangi, Banayi, and Market areas. Nadeem, a local resident, described escaping an attack by around 10 stray dogs in Kote Sangi, while Ghaffar, a hotel worker, said he sustained a severe leg bite while riding his bicycle home late at night.
Citizens noted that municipal authorities in previous years conducted organized programs to collect stray dogs, but no effective population control measures are currently in place. Medical professionals have warned that stray dogs transmit deadly diseases such as rabies, urging authorities to systematically remove them from urban areas.
Source: Hasht-e Subh
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