Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Mohali tackles encroachments and stray dogs
In Mohali, the city authorities removed 200 illegal structures like fences and planters to follow a court order.
Some people are happy because it makes the city cleaner, but others are upset because they didn't get enough warning and lost money.
Meanwhile, in a village near Moradabad, a little girl was sadly killed by stray dogs.
The Supreme Court is very upset that the government hasn't done enough to control stray dogs for a long time.
The authorities say they are planning to catch the stray dogs, but people are angry because they think the government isn't doing enough to keep them safe.
Mohali Municipal Corporation and GMADA removed 200 encroachments in Phase 7 on Monday.
The drive was conducted in compliance with a 2020 Punjab and Haryana High Court direction.
Residents had mixed reactions, with some welcoming the action and others complaining about lack of notice and financial losses.
In Kazipur village, Moradabad, a 3-year-old girl was killed by stray dogs on Monday night.
The Supreme Court is considering heavy compensation for deaths due to stray dog bites, criticizing authorities for inaction over 75 years.
- Who
- Mohali Municipal Corporation (MC), Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA), and local residents
- What
- Removal of 200 encroachments and a tragic incident involving a child killed by stray dogs
- When
- Monday (encroachment removal and dog attack)
- Where
- Mohali, Punjab and Kazipur village, Moradabad
- Why
- Encroachment removal was in compliance with a Punjab and Haryana High Court direction; stray dog issue stems from lack of effective management and shelters
Authorities
Residents
Encroachment Removal
Authorities
Authorities are acting on court orders to remove illegal structures for public safety and cleanliness.
Residents
Residents feel they were not given adequate notice and have suffered financial losses due to the removals.
Stray Dog Management
Authorities
Authorities claim they are working on solutions, including planned operations to catch stray animals.
Residents
Residents and victims' families argue that authorities have failed to take effective action, leading to dangerous situations.
- Location
- Mohali, Punjab
- Date of Encroachment Removal
- Monday
- Agencies Involved in Removal
- Mohali Municipal Corporation (MC) and Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA)
- Number of Encroachments Removed
- 200
- Type of Encroachments
- Railings, planters, fencing, and other unauthorised structures
- High Court Direction Year
- 2020
- Stray Dog Incident Location
- Kazipur village, Moradabad
- Victim's Age
- 3 years old
- Supreme Court Action
- Hearing a suo motu case on stray dog menace, considering heavy compensation for deaths due to dog bites
Sources
200 encroachments razed in a single day in Mohali
Stray dog menace: Ground reality in Mohali far from SC directives
She was playing when they dragged her away’: Three-year-old girl killed by stray dogs in UP village
