stray dog management
40 People Attacked by Stray Dogs in Madhya Pradesh: Officials Respond to Public Safety Crisis
Nov 09, 2025 02:38 am CST
In Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district, 40 people have been bitten by stray dogs within just two days, with two dogs responsible for 35 attacks. Local health centers are treating victims while district officials have been directed to capture the strays following the Supreme Court's recent notice on the alarming rise in dog bite incidents across institutional areas.
Supreme Court Mandates Chief Secretaries' Presence for Nationwide Stray Dog Management Hearing
Nov 03, 2025 12:42 am CST
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a critical case on stray dog management on November 3, requiring Chief Secretaries from most states and Union Territories to appear in person. The court expressed dissatisfaction with widespread non-compliance regarding the Animal Birth Control Rules of 2023, emphasizing the issue's impact on both public safety and India's global reputation. Only West Bengal, Telangana, and Delhi have submitted the required documentation thus far.