Mohali, Aug. 11 -- After Mohali and Zirakpur, the Kharar municipal council has initiated a sterilisation drive for stray dogs following increasing complaints about their growing numbers and incidents of dog bites.

The civic body has entrusted the work to Compassion for Animals Welfare Association (CAWA). The agency has started catching stray dogs from different parts of the town for sterilisation starting last Tuesday. After the procedure, the dogs will be released back in the same locality from where they were picked up.

Officials and local residents believe the move will help control the stray dog population by preventing the birth of new puppies. Residents have welcomed the initiative but stressed that the drive should be carried out...