Ludhiana, India, is experiencing a troubling rise in dog bite cases, which escalated from 31,054 in 2024 to 37,200 in 2025. This increase has drawn attention to the municipal corporation's sterilisation drive, which has only managed to sterilise around 12,000 dogs during this time. Health officer Dr. Vipan Malhotra noted that the disparity between rising dog bite cases and the limited number of sterilised dogs raises questions about the effectiveness of current population control measures. Members of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPAC) attribute the slow progress to insufficient financial support, as sterilisation costs at private clinics can reach around ₹7,000 (approximately $84 USD) per dog, while municipal tenders only cover ₹1,200–₹1,500 (roughly $15-$18 USD). The limited infrastructure, with only one animal birth control centre in Haibowal handling about 18 dogs at a time, further restricts the sterilisation efforts. Additionally, the programme's geographical coverage is limited to municipal areas, leaving urbanised outskirts like South City without necessary support. This gap in coverage poses significant public safety risks, as highlighted by a rabid dog attack in December that injured 10 people, including a child requiring plastic surgery.