Punjab begins drive to remove stray dogs from public spaces after SC order on euthanasia: ‘Move freely without fear'
Punjab has initiated a campaign to remove stray dogs from public areas following a Supreme Court ruling that permits euthanasia for certain dangerous dogs. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that the government will implement measures to ensure public safety, particularly for vulnerable groups. The Supreme Court's decision aims to balance human safety with animal welfare, allowing euthanasia for rabid or aggressive dogs under specific conditions.
- ▪The Supreme Court has allowed euthanasia for rabid, incurably ill, or dangerous stray dogs.
- ▪Punjab's government will remove stray dogs from public spaces to enhance safety for children and families.
- ▪The ruling emphasizes the right to live without fear of harm from stray dogs.
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Punjab begins drive to remove stray dogs from public spaces after SC order on euthanasia: ‘Move freely without fear'The Supreme Court has allowed euthanasia for stray dogs that are rabid, incurably ill, or proven to be dangerous, in a move to reduce the threat to human life.Updated on: May 22, 2026 5:18 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said that his government will work to “remove” stray dogs from places with heavy public movement and use “legally permissible measures, including euthanasia” against “dangerous and aggressive dogs that pose a threat to human life”, following a Supreme Court order dated Tuesday.Mann also said the government would use legally allowed measures, including euthanasia against “dangerous and aggressive dogs.
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