RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has urged that Delhi’s stray dog problem should be tackled through effective population control rather than by placing the animals in shelters. Humane Population Strategy Speaking at a religious event in Cuttack, Bhagwat, who holds a degree in veterinary science,

The Supreme Court recently issued a directive ordering all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to be relocated to shelters within six to eight weeks, citing rising dog bite and rabies incidents, especially affecting children. Authorities have been instructed to build shelters, sterilize and vaccinate the animals, and ensure no dog is released back onto the streets. […]

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the Supreme Court’s directive to remove stray dogs from public areas in Delhi-NCR, calling it a step backward from humane and science-based policy. Humane Alternatives Over Mass Removal In a social media post, Gandhi said stray dogs are “voiceless souls, not problems to be erased.” He urged authorities […]

Animal welfare organisations have strongly opposed the Supreme Court’s directive to remove all stray dogs from the streets of Delhi and nearby cities, including Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad, within eight weeks. The order mandates that the dogs be sterilised, vaccinated, and shifted to shelters without being released back to their original locations. The court’s decision

The Supreme Court has ordered authorities across Delhi and its neighboring regions—Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad—to begin clearing stray dogs from residential areas immediately. The court described the situation as “extremely grim,” citing rising cases of dog bites and rabies. Dog Shelters Must Be Ready in Eight Weeks Civic bodies are instructed to establish shelters