Jawhar residents demand urgent action over rising stray dog menace

Stray dogs roaming the city in Jawhar have sparked urgent safety concerns among residents regarding road accidents and public movement. Local community members and social activist Pankaj Mukne urged the municipal council to take immediate action to manage the stray dog population and address traffic hazards. Residents in areas such as Ghorwadi, Gandhi Chowk, and Mukne Colony reported that packs of dogs chase two-wheelers, charge at pedestrians, and create noise disturbances at night. The affected citizens are currently waiting for the local administration to acknowledge their grievances and outline a plan to mitigate the risks. Feeders can cite the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, to the municipal council when demanding lawful population management.

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