The Additional Deputy Commissioner Phek, Ruopfukuotuo Noudi, NCS in an order has notified that several cases of dog bites by stray dogs have been reported in Phek town over the past several months. This has put a grave health risk for the general public due to possible infection of rabies .

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Therefore, all dog owners have been directed to ensure vaccination of dogs and to keep the dogs on leash in order to prevent them from straying in public places. The ADC also notified that any dog found roaming freely in the town shall be seized or shot at sight by the concerned competent authority.