NHRC seeks detailed report from Delhi govt. on mauling of toddler by stray dogs
9 months, 3 weeks ago

NHRC seeks detailed report from Delhi govt. on mauling of toddler by stray dogs

The Hindu  

The National Human Rights Commission on Tuesday directed the Delhi government to furnish within six weeks a detailed report over the death of a two-year-old girl, who was reportedly mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs in the Tughlaq Lane area. According to a communiqué, the rights body also issued a notice to the Chief Secretary, the New Delhi Municipal Corporation Commissioner, and the Delhi Police Commissioner, asking whether any compensation has been given to the victim’s next of kin. The NHRC said media reports have quoted residents of the area saying that the authorities in the past ignored their repeated complaints about the increasing number of stray dogs in the area. Activists want probe Several animal rights activists expressed the “need to know about the true circumstances under which the girl died”.

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Stray dogs kill 14-month-old in Andhra Pradesh's NTR district
1 month, 1 week ago

Stray dogs kill 14-month-old in Andhra Pradesh's NTR district

Hindustan Times  

A group of stray dogs in Andhra Pradesh's NTR district attacked and killed a 14-month-old boy, police told news agency ANI. Stray dogs killed a 14-month-old boy in Andhra Pradesh The dogs attacked the boy while he was playing outside his house in Model Colony of the Penuganchiprolu area. Gopal Rao, the boy's father, said stray dogs had been wandering …

NHRC notice to Delhi govt over death of inmates at Asha Kiran shelter home
4 months, 2 weeks ago

NHRC notice to Delhi govt over death of inmates at Asha Kiran shelter home

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission on Saturday issued a notice to Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar and Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora over the death of 12 inmates within a month in the Delhi government-run shelter home- Asha Kiran in Rohini. According to the Commission, they took suo-motu cognisance of a news report, which if true, raises a serious …

Dog attacks menace: Why is century-old animal-human bonding weakening? Issue & solution | Explained
9 months, 1 week ago

Dog attacks menace: Why is century-old animal-human bonding weakening? Issue & solution | Explained

India TV News  

Two contrary images appear when we discuss stray dog menace. This is "not an isolated case" of loss of human life due to attacks by stray dogs in Delhi, the NHRC had said in a statement. On March 4, the Delhi High Court said stray dogs are becoming a menace and sought the stand of the authorities here on a …

Delhi HC’s ‘feeding dogs makes them territorial’, taken out of context? Animal lovers, feeders, lawyers opine
9 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC’s ‘feeding dogs makes them territorial’, taken out of context? Animal lovers, feeders, lawyers opine

Hindustan Times  

While hearing the plea of the father of an 18-month-old girl who was mauled to death by a pack of dogs in Tughlak Lane recently, the Delhi High Court expressed concern that feeding stray dogs is making them “territorial”, leading to their aggressive behaviour. After Delhi HC's remark that feeding dogs is making them territorial, animal rights activists and feeders …

Two-year-old girl dies after being attacked by a pack of dogs in Delhi's Tughlak Lane
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Two-year-old girl dies after being attacked by a pack of dogs in Delhi's Tughlak Lane

Hindustan Times  

A two-year-old girl was allegedly mauled to death by a pack of street dogs in Tughlak Lane in Lutyens’ Delhi on Saturday evening, police said on Sunday, adding that they had registered a case and started an investigation. Delhi mayor Shelly Oberoi met the toddler’s family on Sunday evening and said the Municipal Corporation of Delhi will discuss controlling stray …

Stray dogs attack woman, 2 children in Delhi's Rangpuri area
1 year, 7 months ago

Stray dogs attack woman, 2 children in Delhi's Rangpuri area

India Today  

In yet another case of canine attack, a woman, along with a young girl and boy, was attacked by stray dogs in the Rangpuri area of Delhi. READ | Drug addict rapes stray dog in Delhi's Indrapuri area, neighbour films act Panic gripped among the residents of the area after the recent incidents as locals were terrified to leave their …

Stray dog mauls 7-year-old girl in Delhi's Vasant Kunj
1 year, 7 months ago

Stray dog mauls 7-year-old girl in Delhi's Vasant Kunj

India Today  

A seven-year-old girl was mauled by a stray dog in Rangpuri Hill in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj. Police received information that they had gone missing from the city's Vasant Kunj area. In 2023, at least six people were attacked by canines in the Vasant Kunj area in a month. ALSO READ | Child rights body issues summons to MCD over siblings …

Man mauled to death by stray dogs; NHRC steps in
1 year, 8 months ago

Man mauled to death by stray dogs; NHRC steps in

The Hindu  

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh government, the Vice-Chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University and the city's Municipal Commissioner over a man being mauled to death by stray dogs inside the varsity campus, officials said on Thursday. The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report, carried on April 17 that in …

Municipality, dog feeders, residents need to work together to control stray dog aggression: Experts
1 year, 9 months ago

Municipality, dog feeders, residents need to work together to control stray dog aggression: Experts

India Today  

After stray dogs allegedly mauled two kids to death in the national capital, the residents and dog lover community are again on loggerheads. While many residents are demanding complete removal of stray dogs from the streets, the animal lovers say it can't be done as the onus of population control lies in the hands of the municipal corporation. If the …

Child rights panel summons MCD chief over stray dogs mauling two children in Delhi
1 year, 9 months ago

Child rights panel summons MCD chief over stray dogs mauling two children in Delhi

The Hindu  

The National Child Rights Commission has summoned the Commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Delhi over the reported mauling to death of two children in the national capital, within a span of two days. Siblings Anand and Aditya, seven and five respectively, were allegedly attacked and killed by stray dogs in Delhi. Taking suo moto cognisance of the matter, the National …

Dog attack menace: What are guidelines for pet owners and victim’s legal rights - Explained
2 years, 2 months ago

Dog attack menace: What are guidelines for pet owners and victim’s legal rights - Explained

India TV News  

Dog Menace: In a tragic incident, a seven-month-old child died after being mauled by a stray dog inside Lotus Boulevard society in Sector 100, Noida on Tuesday. In such circumstances, a dog owner must know the guidelines: It is mandatory to vaccinate your pet with the Rabies vaccine Put up a ‘beware of Dog’ sign board at your premises Get …

Stray dogs a ‘neglected lot’ in Delhi, says high court
2 years, 6 months ago

Stray dogs a ‘neglected lot’ in Delhi, says high court

Hindustan Times  

Calling community dogs the “neglected lot”, the Delhi high court on Wednesday asked the state government to come up with a clear and considered stand on a plea seeking vaccination of stray dogs against certain deadly diseases such as canine distemper and parvovirus. It appears that stray dogs in the city are a neglected lot and it is necessary to …

"Stray Dogs Are A Neglected Lot": Delhi High Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Vaccination, Healthcare Infra
2 years, 6 months ago

"Stray Dogs Are A Neglected Lot": Delhi High Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Vaccination, Healthcare Infra

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought response from the Delhi government on a public interest litigation raising several important issues with regard to the health, care and protection of stray dogs in the national capital. "It appears that the stray dogs in the city are a neglected lot and it is necessary to look after them not only as a …

Madhya Pradesh CM Resents Stray Dogs' Attack on 3-year-old; Orders Speedy Response in Tackling Canine Menace
2 years, 11 months ago

Madhya Pradesh CM Resents Stray Dogs' Attack on 3-year-old; Orders Speedy Response in Tackling Canine Menace

News 18  

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday ordered collector Avinash Lavania and municipal commissioner VS Chaudhary Kolsani to submit responses on the outrageous assaults by stray dogs on people, including children. Taking cognizance of the shocking attack on three-year-old girl from Bhopal by a pack of stray dogs couple of days ago, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday summoned …

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