The World Health Organization says rabies is endemic in India, which accounts for 36% of the world’s rabies deaths. The organisation estimates that the number of deaths caused by dog bites is 18,000-20,000 every year. The latest instance is a case in Ghaziabad where a 14-year-old boy died after being bitten by a pet dog. What can be done to stop this menace?
Mohammed Zubair has prayed that these FIRs be clubbed with the one filed first regarding his 2018 tweet and also challenged the constitution of the Special Investigation Team (SIT), which was formed by the Uttar Pradesh government to investigate his case.
Allahabad High Court while hearing a Criminal Misc Writ petition filed by Rinu Yadav And Another stayed the coercive action against them under the FIR registered at Suhwal police station and has sought a response from the state government on the petition in six weeks.
The allegations are primarily of involvement of respondents who is posted as Additional District Magistrate, Ghaziabad in the matter of diversion of oxygen cylinders.
The Court has said that although the Police are making a lot of efforts, the infection is increasing, which suggests that much more remains to be done.