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Punjab CM Vows Strict Enforcement of SC Guidelines on Stray Dogs
The Punjab government has launched a campaign to remove stray dogs from high-footfall public spaces, pledging to fully implement the Supreme Court's May 19, 2026, order to ensure public safety and animal welfare.
The government will follow legal protocols, including the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and ABC Rules, creating dog shelters and allowing euthanasia only for rabid, incurably ill, or dangerously aggressive dogs.
The Ludhiana municipal corporation is actively working to sterilize, shelter, and care for stray dogs as part of this initiative.
The campaign has received mixed reactions; some residents support the measures for public safety, while animal welfare activists urge careful adherence to legal frameworks and express concerns about implementation.