Many criticised it for taking a 'lighthearted' approach to the deadly disease.  The post was later taken down and the ministry may also conduct an investigation into how the video post was made using its official handle on social media site X. According to the World Health Organisation, India is responsible for 36% of all rabies deaths worldwide. Activists demand that the Ministry revisit the Animal Birth Control rules in order to regulate the stray dog population scientifically.