Rajasthan Court Orders Removal of Stray Dogs from City Roads After Delhi
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Following a Supreme Court order to remove stray dogs from Delhi-NCR localities due to repeated dog bite incidents leading to deaths, the Rajasthan High Court has directed municipal bodies in Rajasthan to remove stray dogs and other animals from city roads. The court emphasized minimizing physical harm to the animals during removal.
Key Directives from Rajasthan High Court
- Removal of Stray Animals: Municipal bodies must remove stray dogs and other animals from city roads, colonies, and public paths.
- Action Against Obstruction: Anyone obstructing municipal bodies from removing stray animals can face action, including the lodging of FIRs.
- Special Drives: Municipal bodies to undertake special drives for removal while ensuring minimum harm to animals.
- Citizen Complaints: Municipal corporations to release contact numbers or email addresses for citizens to report stray animal issues.
- Feeding Stray Animals: Citizens wanting to feed stray animals should do so at shelter homes or cattle ponds.
Context and Next Steps
The Rajasthan High Court’s direction came via a suo motu plea considering dog bite incidents and stray animals causing deaths in the state. The matter is next listed for September 8, with the Additional Advocate General asked to report on dog shelters’ and cattle ponds’ conditions.
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