300 Stray Dogs Found Dead in Telangana Village

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2026

South India State News

Around 300 stray dogs were found dead in a village in Telangana, triggering a police investigation and outrage from animal welfare groups. The carcasses were discovered buried in a pit on the outskirts of the village, raising suspicions of a mass killing. Police action initiated Police have

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Supreme Court Rebukes Sharmila Tagore in Stray Dog Case

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

The Supreme Court on Friday criticised veteran actor Sharmila Tagore’s arguments in an ongoing case on stray dog management, saying her examples were “detached from reality” as the top court examined evidence and proposals related to controlling stray animals in public spaces. Court Hearing and Comments During a hearing on a suo motu case about […]

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Supreme Court to Re-Hear Stray Dog Rules Plea in January

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has postponed a hearing on a petition challenging newly framed stray dog rules and indicated it will address broader questions about humane treatment of animals when the case resumes on January 7. The decision came after heated exchanges in court over claims that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) had […]

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RSS Chief Calls for Stray Dog Population Control

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

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, stressed that every animal has a right to live. He said […]

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CJI Gavai to Review Delhi Stray Dog Removal Order

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

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. […]

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Rahul Gandhi Opposes SC’s Stray Dog Removal Order

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

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 […]

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Animal Rights Groups Challenge Supreme Court Stray Dog Order

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

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

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Supreme Court Directs Immediate Removal of Stray Dogs in Delhi-NCR

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2025

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