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The Supreme Court has mandated the removal of stray dogs from key public areas due to rising dog bite incidents, holding local authorities accountable for compliance.

The court's directive includes fencing affected premises and prohibits releasing stray dogs back to their original locations to prevent recurring safety issues.

The ruling follows a two-decade failure to address stray animal threats, emphasizing both human safety and animal welfare.

Responding to what it described as an “alarming rise” in dog bite cases, the Supreme Court on November 7 directed all states and Union Territories to immediately clear stray dogs from public institutions and key infrastructure areas, including schools, hospitals, bus stands, railway stations, and sports complexes.

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