Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Urban Administration Department (UAD), has issued a detailed order to all 413 Urban Local Bodies (ULB) across the state, directing them to strictly implement the Supreme Court’s recent instructions on the scientific and lawful management of stray dogs and directed to submit compliance reports within 10 days.

The directive follows the Supreme Court’s directive dated October 29 to strictly follow the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023 and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

According to officials, urban bodies must ensure complete enforcement of the ABC Rules, which mandate scientific sterilization, vaccination and humane methods for controlling stray dog populations. The UAD has warned against any illegal practices such as unauthorized catching, relocat

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