India, Nov. 8 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will deploy 12 dog-catching vans, one in each zone, and expedite the construction of a new permanent shelter in Dwarka. The new shelter will accommodate around 1,500 stray dogs, as part of its efforts to implement the Supreme Court's latest directions on managing stray dogs.
An official, however, said that the top court has also placed the primary responsibility on the management of premises such as hospitals, schools, sports complexes, bus stands, and railway stations to ensure that no stray dogs enter their compounds.
"The authorities of these institutions have been asked to secure their premises, remove feeding utensils, and post security personnel to prevent the entry of stray ...