Punjab Little one Rights Physique Orders Stray Canine Census Amid Rising Canine-Chew Circumstances

Chandigarh:

Taking critical observe of the rising incidents of stray canine assaults on youngsters, the Punjab State Fee for Safety of Little one Rights has directed the Native Authorities and Rural Improvement Departments to conduct a census of stray canines in all cities.

Expressing ‘deep concern’ over these incidents, the fee took suo-motu discover of the matter.

“The stories of stray canine assaults on youngsters have been delivered to the fee’s consideration by means of media sources,” Kanwardeep Singh, the Chairman of the kid safety physique mentioned in a press launch.

Kanwardeep Singh highlighted that media stories have revealed alarming incidents, together with the tragic deaths of two youngsters inside per week in Hasanpur village close to Ludhiana as a result of stray canine assaults.

Comparable incidents have been reported from numerous elements of Punjab, together with Mohali, Zirakpur, Amritsar, Machhiwara Sahib, and Nabha, elevating critical public concern.

He additionally urged rapid sterilization to stop additional incidents.

The Chairman additional knowledgeable that he has written to the Administrative Secretaries of the Punjab Native Authorities Division and the Rural Improvement & Panchayat Division, urging them to implement the provisions of the Animal Delivery Management Guidelines, 2023, as notified by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Authorities of India, on March 10, 2023.

Kanwardeep Singh emphasised that well timed implementation of those guidelines will assist management the stray canine inhabitants and stop additional assaults on youngsters.

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