The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the Indore Municipal Corporation to urgently remove stray dogs from major tourist areas like Chhappan Dukan and Sarafa. The Court warned that the Municipal Commissioner may be summoned if the action report and sterilisation data are not satisfactory.
The Supreme Court will deliver its long-awaited order on the nationwide stray dogs issue on August 22. The case has drawn sharp debate over public safety, animal rights, and municipal responsibilities.
The Supreme Court has directed authorities to round up stray dogs in Delhi NCR, citing rising bite incidents and public safety concerns. The court emphasised that the move aims to protect both people and the animals’ welfare.
PETA India has slammed the Supreme Court’s directive to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR, calling the mass displacement “unscientific” and ineffective. The NGO insists that sterilisation, not sheltering, is the humane and lasting solution.
Haryana: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the Animal Welfare Board, Haryana, to investigate the rising dog bite cases in the state and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within four weeks. The issue gained attention after a news article highlighted government data presented in the Lok Sabha by the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying.
