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India's Supreme Court Orders Removal of 5,000 Stray Dogs

8/13/2025

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In a controversial move, India's Supreme Court has mandated the removal of 5,000 stray dogs from New Delhi amid a surge in dog bite cases, especially involving children. Authorities are tasked with sterilizing and relocating these dogs to shelters within eight weeks. This ruling has ignited fierce protests from animal rights advocates, who demand more compassionate alternatives like vaccination and sterilization.

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In a controversial move, India's Supreme Court has mandated the removal of 5,000 stray dogs from New Delhi amid a surge in dog bite cases, especially involving children. Authorities are tasked with sterilizing and relocating these dogs to shelters within eight weeks. This ruling has ignited fierce protests from animal rights advocates, who demand more compassionate alternatives like vaccination and sterilization.