Punjab government to remove stray dogs from high footfall public spaces following Supreme Court order
The Punjab government will remove stray dogs from high footfall public spaces following a Supreme Court order. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann emphasized the need for public safety, particularly for vulnerable groups like children and senior citizens. The government plans to establish dog shelters and will consider euthanasia for dangerous dogs in compliance with legal standards.
- ▪The Supreme Court directed the removal of stray dogs from high footfall public spaces in Punjab.
- ▪The government will create and maintain adequate dog shelters for proper care of stray dogs.
- ▪Legally permissible measures, including euthanasia for dangerous dogs, will be enforced according to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday (May 22, 2026) said as per the Supreme Court’s directions, stray dogs will be removed from all high footfall public spaces across the State.The Chief Minister, referring to the directions issued by the Supreme Court on May 19, 2026, said that the Punjab government has already issued necessary directions to ensure strict compliance with the orders across the state. “As per the Supreme Court’s directions, stray dogs will be removed from all high footfall public spaces so that children, senior citizens and families can move freely without fear for their safety,” he said.He said that the government will create and maintain an adequate number of dog shelters where stray dogs can be properly cared for, asserting the government is committed to…
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