Panchkula, Sept. 7 -- In a bid to regulate pet ownership and curb dog-bite incidents in the city, the Panchkula municipal corporation (MC) has stepped up enforcement, making it mandatory for all residents to register their pet dogs. The civic body has also warned that strict action will be taken against those who fail to comply with the rules.

According to MC officials, it has been observed that many residents are adopting stray dogs or keeping pet dogs at home without registering them. To ensure compliance, the corporation has roped in residents' welfare associations (RWAs) and issued letters, asking them to inform their members about the mandatory registration.

The letter by the MC's chief sanitary inspector cites provisions under Sec...