Mumbai, Aug. 18 -- The Supreme Court's recent verdict on stray dogs has sparked a major debate in the country with several Bollywood celebrities, including Adah Sharma, Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor and Raveena Tandon openly speaking out against the decision.

Now, Manoj Bajpayee has also joined in but with a more neutral take on the matter.

Taking to his Instagram Stories on Monday, the 'Gangs of Wasseypur' actor wrote that "fear" should not be the reason to decide a dog's fate. Bajpayee said that while "these animals didn't choose the streets and deserve compassion," people also "deserve to feel safe," adding that the only way forward should be through "empathy."

"These animals didn't choose the streets and deserve compassion. People de...