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Yuva Sena’s dog stunt sparks sterilisation push in Niphad

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 5:16 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Yuva Sena releases puppies

Yuva Sena members released puppies on chief officer Dheeraj Bhamre’s table in Niphad.
Vikram Randhave said over 400 stray dogs roam Niphad and more than 100 residents are bitten monthly.
He demanded immediate sterilisation drives and dog-catching arrangements to control the stray population.
Police registered a case against Randhave and others for obstructing a public servant’s duty, with no arrests made.

Summary

Chief Officer reviews sterilisation

Chief Officer Dheeraj Bhamre pledged an immediate review and said stray-dog sterilisation has already begun.
The Nagar Panchayat has issued a tender twice to contract dog-catching and sterilisation services.
Dr. Rajiv Tambale reported five to six dog-bite patients receive treatment daily at Niphad Sub-District Hospital.
Anti-rabies vaccines are available at the same hospital for bite victims.
Activist Randhave warned future protests could occur during Ganeshotsav gatherings if action remains insufficient.

History

Historical Context

After the World Health Organization introduced the Animal Birth Control program, activist Maneka Gandhi pushed for its adoption across India; a 2014 Delhi child mauling sparked court scrutiny of stray-dog management. The 1992 founding of People for Animals further institutionalized these efforts. Citing that precedent, Niphad officials now accelerate sterilisation contracts to prevent similar bite spikes during Ganeshotsav.

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Yuva Sena releases puppies

Yuva Sena members released puppies on chief officer Dheeraj Bhamre’s table in Niphad.
Vikram Randhave said over 400 stray dogs roam Niphad and more than 100 residents are bitten monthly.
He demanded immediate sterilisation drives and dog-catching arrangements to control the stray population.
Police registered a case against Randhave and others for obstructing a public servant’s duty, with no arrests made.

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