Mohali, a city in Punjab, India, is experiencing a troubling increase in dog bite incidents, with an average of 81 cases reported daily. Official data indicates that from January to April 2026 alone, there were 9,710 reported cases, a significant rise from 20,562 cases in the previous year. Residents, including senior citizens and children, are increasingly fearful of stepping outside due to the threat posed by stray dogs. Local businessman Bhavdeep Singh highlighted that his son was recently bitten, and many others in the community have faced similar attacks. Despite multiple representations to the municipal corporation by the Confederation of Greater Mohali Residents Welfare Associations, which has sought measures such as sterilization, vaccination, and the establishment of a dedicated dog shelter, no significant progress has been made. Municipal officials claim that sterilization efforts are ongoing, averaging 250 dogs sterilized monthly, but residents argue that these measures are not keeping pace with the growing stray dog population. Additionally, there are calls for a dedicated rabies task force to enhance public safety and response to emergencies involving potentially rabid animals.