Following a surge in deadly dog bites, India’s Supreme Court has ordered the removal of tens of thousands of stray dogs from the capital.
The court gave the order this Monday as it asked city authorities to set up dog shelters within eight weeks and maintain daily records of the dogs captured.
The court also warned of action against animal activists who obstruct the removal of dogs. It also ordered a 24-hour helpline to be set up to report dog bites, and officials must publicize locations where anti-rabies vaccines are available
Reports say India is home to millions of stray dogs, and deadly attacks, particularly on children and the elderly.
According to India’s Livestock Census of 2012, at least 60,000 stray dogs live on the streets of Delhi.