Shimla, Sept. 30 -- The growing menace of monkeys and stray dogs dominated the Shimla Municipal Corporation house meeting on Tuesday, with mayor Surender Chauhan warning of action against those feeding stray dogs outside designated feeding points.

Councillors pointed out that many dhaba owners and other individuals feed leftover food to dogs on the streets, causing the animals to congregate in specific locations and attack passersby.

In response, the mayor said dogs could be fed only at feeding points designated by the corporation, and those violating the rule would face action.

Chauhan announced that Rs.18 lakh would be spent to upgrade the dog shelter at Tutikandi. The current capacity of about 30 dogs will be expanded to accommodate...