Who let the dogs out? City animal activists flag shelters

Animal activists in Bengaluru have raised concerns over the illegal relocation of stray dogs during Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike sterilization drives across the city. Activists in Bengaluru district, Karnataka, alleged that the civic body and its contracted NGOs are failing to release dogs back to their original territories after surgery. The Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, require that sterilized community dogs be released at the same location where they were captured to avoid territorial disputes. Activists claimed that many dogs have gone missing or were dumped in forest areas, which they stated “directly compromises the welfare of the animals and the safety of the residents.” These animal welfare advocates have demanded an investigation into the tracking logs of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to ensure compliance with central government regulations.

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