The Supreme Court allowed euthanasia of rabid, incurably ill, or dangerous stray dogs to protect public safety. It directed states to strengthen sterilisation and shelter systems, stressing that citizens have the right to move freely without fear of dog attacks or rabies threats
Chief Justice BR Gavai responded to an urgent mention of a plea on stray dogs, promising to examine the issue. The plea raised concerns about non-compliance with sterilisation and immunisation rules meant to control the stray population.
Recently, about 14 persons including a Tahsildar were attacked by a stray dog on the premises of the Collectorate itself. The municipal corporation is getting multiple dog attack complaints on a daily basis.
Kothagudem Collector Dr. Priyanka Ala directed the officials to submit proposals to set up animal birth control centres at Paloncha, Yellandu and Manugur in the district
According to Animal Birth Control (Dog) Rules, 2001, MCK had started sterilization and vaccination of stray dogs to control the stray dog population and to prevent rabies
A meeting chaired by MA&UD Special Chief Secretary, Arvind Kumar on Wednesday, came up with instructions for control of stray dog menace and dog bites.
While complaints from animal lovers with animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi led to Gandhi speaking to the local police and the corporation putting the ABC programme on hold.
Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Department has issued SOPs, making it compulsory to register foreign dog breed as a pet with the municipal corporation concerned.
