RWAs asked to finalise spots to feed stray dogs in Gurugram
Gurugram, January 31
Amid complaints regarding the stray dog menace, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has directed the resident welfare associations (RWAs) to finalise spots in 15 days where stray dogs can be fed.
Panel to settle disputes
- Panels to be formed to resolve disputes related to stray dogs and inspect sterilisation and vaccination of dogs
- The move is to discourage the practice of residents feeding stray dogs randomly amid complaints regarding animal attacks
The aim is to discourage the practice of residents feeding stray dogs randomly.
Several dog bite cases are surfacing in the region and the RWAs have been blaming the practice of random feeding of stray dogs. The civic body has also issued a helpline which can be reached through a toll free number — 18001801817 — or through WhatsApp on 7290075866.
Municipal Commissioner Narhari Singh Bangar said that under the Animal Birth Control Rules-2023, it is the responsibility of the RWAs and the apartment associations to make arrangements for feeding the animals, such as stray dogs.
He said that feeding places should be made with mutual consent based on the number of dogs and they should be away from children’s playing areas to avoid any untoward incident. He also said that RWA should come up with guidelines and make people aware about the same.
“Experts and the local RWAs feel that it is random feeding across residential areas which draws dogs near children or senior citizens. We are not against stray animals. Citizen’s safety is our priority. People are free to feed dogs but only at designated places away from playgrounds. We will soon start penalising violators,” said MCG Commissioner Narhari Singh Bangar.
Apart from this, dog lovers who want to adopt street dogs should come forward. Bangar said that a committee would be constituted by the civic body to resolve the disputes or complaints related to stray dogs. Along with this, a separate committee will also be formed to inspect the sterilisation and vaccination of dogs and the boarding centre. He said that two new centers would be started to speed up the vaccination work.
Meanwhile, an FIR has been registered against the Sector 23 RWA for the “murder” of a dog that reportedly bit an eight-year-old child, who is struggling for life. Filed by a local animal lover, the FIR mentioned that the animal fell prey to unjustified mob justice and was shot dead. A postmortem examination is being conducted on the body which activists claim looks like a jackal.
