Delhi given eight weeks to round up hundreds of thousands of stray dogs
Summary
India's top court has ordered authorities in Delhi to move all stray dogs from the streets to animal shelters within eight weeks. The decision comes because of concerns about dog bites and rabies. Delhi has about one million stray dogs, and the plan includes setting up shelters and a helpline to manage the situation.Key Facts
- India's top court has demanded that Delhi move all stray dogs to shelters in eight weeks.
- The court's decision is due to rising dog bites and rabies cases.
- Delhi's stray dog population is around one million.
- The order includes setting up shelters in Delhi and nearby areas to house at least 5,000 dogs each.
- Shelters must have sterilization and vaccination facilities and CCTV cameras.
- A helpline will be established to report dog bites and rabies cases.
- Animal welfare groups are worried about the timeline, saying it is not realistic.
- India records about 18,000-20,000 rabies deaths annually, according to the World Health Organization.
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