Activists urge Chief Minister to prioritise sterilisation over permanent confinement of dogs

By The Hindu Staff

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Activists urge Chief Minister to prioritise sterilisation over permanent confinement of dogs — Photo credit: The Hindu

‘Students of Streeties’ holding a press conference in Bengaluru on Saturday. They brought a community dog to the venue. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Students and animal welfare activists on Saturday requested Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to strengthen the Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme and expand anti-rabies vaccination instead of using animal pounds under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) for the permanent confinement of community dogs.

They were addressing a press conference here, during which they brought a community dog to the venue.

“Students for Streeties” urged that the animal pounds should be used as temporary facilities for sterilisation, vaccination and post-operative recovery rather than as permanent holding centres.

The request comes amid continued criticism of the five city corporations over their handling of community dogs.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 17, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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