Jyoti Ranjan Nayak

🚨Trigger: human suffering. In March, Brijesh Solanki, a state level Kabbadi player, was rescuing a puppy from a drain when it bit him. He took it lightly and didn't report. Months later, he developed rabies and died. Mexico faced a major rabies crisis in the 70s-80s, with thousands of deaths annually from dog bites, but became the world’s first country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies in 2019. This was achieved through mass dog vaccination (80%+ coverage), public awareness, strict policies, and prompt bite response. Since 2006, Mexico has reported zero dog-related human rabies cases, leading WHO to declare it rabies free in 2019. In contrast, India remains the rabies capital of the world, with over a third of global deaths, yet the issue barely enters public discourse. Even animal rights groups don't mind discussing humane solutions like sterilization and vaccination, but for reasons unknown, the govt stays silent. Sab muh mein dahi jama ke baithe hain.