Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Bhopal Animal Centre Accused of Holding Dogs Beyond Mandate
Some stray dogs in Bhopal are being kept at an animal center for too long.
The center is supposed to release the dogs within a few days after they are sterilized.
But, some dogs are being kept for over a month.
A former city leader noticed that a dog from his neighborhood was missing and found it at the center.
He said that the center is not following the rules and might be changing the records.
The center says it's the dog squad's fault for not picking up the dogs after they are ready to be released.
The center's in charge said that some dogs need more time to recover.
The Arvalia Animal Birth Control Centre in Bhopal is under scrutiny.
Stray dogs are allegedly held for over a month, exceeding the 3-5 day release mandate.
Records suggest manipulation, with some dogs listed as being repeatedly 'caught'.
A former councillor reported the issue after his colony's dog was held at the centre.
The centre's in-charge cites the dog squad's failure to pick up the dogs as the reason for delay.
- Who
- Animal Birth Control (ABC) Arvalia Centre
- What
- Allegations of holding stray dogs captured by the Bhopal Municipal Corporation's dog squad for extended periods.
- When
- A case involving a dog captured on August 22, allegedly held for nearly a month.
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh at the Arvalia Animal Birth Control Centre.
- Why
- To allegedly meet sterilization targets and potentially manipulate records.
Accusations Against ABC Centre
ABC Centre Response
Extended Holding Times
Accusations Against ABC Centre
The ABC Centre is holding dogs for over a month, violating the release mandate.
ABC Centre Response
The delays are due to the dog squad not picking up the animals after they are ready to be released.
Record Manipulation
Accusations Against ABC Centre
The centre is manipulating records to meet sterilization targets.
ABC Centre Response
No comment in the articles.
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Centre in Question
- Arvalia Animal Birth Control (ABC) Centre
- Allegation
- Holding dogs captive for over a month
- Legal Mandate
- Release of sterilized dogs within 3-5 days
- Accuser
- Mahesh Makwana, former councillor
- Centre Management
- Care of Animals and Society