Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Following a Supreme Court directive to remove stray animals from public places, Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun preparations to catch lakhs of stray dogs from sensitive locations such as bus stands, railway stations, hospitals and schools.

In the first phase, teams will focus on high-traffic areas including Nadra Bus Stand, IACT, Halalpur Bus Stop and Bhopal Railway Station.

The Supreme Court, in its November 7 ruling, expressed concern over rising dog bite incidents nationwide.

Stray dogs must be removed from schools, hospitals, sports complexes, bus stands and railway stations, as they pose a risk to public safety and affect India’s international image. All state chief secretaries have been asked to submit compliance reports within eight weeks.

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