NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Girl’s Death in Stray Dog Attack in Punjab’s Rupnagar District

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of the tragic death of a young girl who reportedly lost her life after being attacked by stray dogs in Punjab’s Rupnagar district. The incident has sparked concerns about public safety, stray animal management, and the responsibilities of local authorities in preventing such tragedies….

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Supreme Court Allows Euthanasia of Rabid Dogs, Refuses to Recall Order on Removing Strays From Public Spaces

The Supreme Court of India has refused to recall its earlier directions ordering the removal of stray dogs from sensitive public spaces such as hospitals, schools, railway stations, bus depots, and sports complexes. At the same time, the apex court allowed authorities to carry out euthanasia of rabid, incurably ill, and demonstrably dangerous stray dogs…

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