The Hindu 19.12.2013
CMC to release stray dogs into Muthathi forest area
Even as animal rights activists have strongly opposed releasing of stray dogs into the Cauvery Wildlife Zone, a few councillors urged the Mandya City Municipal Council (CMC) to release them into Muthathi forest area.
At the general body meeting of the CMC here on Wednesday, Somaskehar Keregodu and a few other councillors expressed concern over public safety and urged the CMC to effectively tackle the menace of stray pigs and dogs.
Chikkanna, councillor, urged CMC president B. Siddaraju to take measures to catch and release stray dogs into the forest area that falls under the Cauvery Wildlife Zone. Several councillors supported Mr. Chikkanna.
Mr. Siddaraju said that animal rights activists were against this.
However, he said that the CMC would catch and release stray dogs into the forest area.
Stray pigs
The problem of stray pigs was alarming in different parts of the city.
The CMC has decided to initiate action against those who let out their pigs on the streets.
The CMC has already issued notice to pig-rearers, Mr. Siddaraju said.
Petty shops
The councillors also urged the CMC to take measures against illegal petty shops.
CMC vice-president Chandrakala Shivaram and Commissioner M. Dase Gowda were present.
