India, July 11 -- The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay has introduced a fresh set of guidelines for management of community animals on its campus, following recent wildlife-related incidents, including a leopard taking away a stray dog from a residential area. The institute has also announced strict enforcement measures and heavy penalties for violations of the new rules.

According to a statement issued from the institute, the guidelines, issued by its public health office, are aimed at ensuring campus safety, maintaining hygiene, and promoting responsible animal welfare. They have been displayed across residential areas on the campus, the statement said.

Under the new policy, feeding of community dogs and cats would be allo...