The Supreme Court of India has questioned a petitioner from Noida regarding the feeding of stray dogs, suggesting that if individuals wish to feed these animals, they should do so within their own homes or private spaces. This stance comes amid growing concerns over the stray dog population and related public safety issues across the country. BJP leader Vijay Goel has supported the court's position, emphasizing that the menace posed by stray dogs can no longer be tolerated. In response to rising incidents of dog bites and rabies-related deaths, the Kerala government has initiated a crackdown on stray dogs, implementing mobile sterilization units across 152 blocks and permitting euthanasia for seriously ill animals. This policy has sparked debate among animal rights activists and legal experts, with some advocating for designated feeding areas maintained by municipal authorities, while others caution against euthanasia and highlight the importance of sterilization and vaccination programs. Media outlets across India have been covering the issue extensively, reflecting a national discourse on balancing animal welfare with public safety concerns.
#DogAttacks | There should be a designated place to feed the stray dogs in the middle of the road, Even I myself have been attacked by stray dogs. It is the job of the municipal bodies to take care of it: @ashwani_dube, Advocate SC @ShivaniGupta_5 | #PlainSpeak #Kerela https://t.co/NbSi0M4znq
#DogAttacks | Rabies cases are not rising. We are very close to a rabies free India all thanks to the feeders who take care of sterilization and vaccination programmes. Why is #Kerela having a problem is because their approach is wrong: Ambika Shukla, Animal Rights Activist https://t.co/vu1foYFnyT
#DogAttacks | Is Euthanasia Of Sick Stray Dogs The Only Solution? Why Kerala’s Policy Is Stirring A Debate @ShivaniGupta_5 explains on #PlainSpeak https://t.co/npNMo12mKM