Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Ex-Minister Calls for Action on Stray Dogs Amid Rising Bites
A former minister in Delhi, Vijay Goel, wants the government to stop people from feeding stray dogs in public.
He thinks they should fine people who feed the dogs, just like Mumbai fines people who feed pigeons.
He also wants people who are bitten by dogs to be paid money.
He also wants a city-wide count of stray dogs to manage the population.
He feels like the government isn't doing a good job of giving stray dogs vaccines and sterilizations to control their numbers.
Former Union Minister Vijay Goel wants legal action against those feeding stray dogs in Delhi.
He compared this to Mumbai's fines and FIRs against pigeon feeders.
Goel demands compensation, a helpline, and fines for feeding stray dogs.
He wants a stray dog census and amendment of Animal Birth Control (ABC) rules.
Goel believes that there is gross negligence regarding sterilisation and vaccination programs
- Who
- Vijay Goel, Delhi Government, Municipal Corporation
- What
- Former Minister Goel calls for action against those feeding stray dogs and better management in Delhi.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To address the increasing dog bite incidents and related health risks.
Pro-Action
Pro-Animal Welfare
Stray Dog Management
Pro-Action
Advocate for the public's safety.
Pro-Animal Welfare
The existing rules on animal birth control, and the need for sterilisation programs.
- Key Issue
- Stray Dog Management
- Action Proposed
- Fines and FIRs for feeding stray dogs
- Advocate
- Former Union Minister Vijay Goel
- Comparison
- Mumbai's policy on pigeon feeders
- Additional Demands
- Compensation, helpline, census, ABC rule changes
Sources
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