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Mandya Councillors for Shifting of Stray Dogs to Forest Areas

Thursday, 19 December 2013 07:06 administrator
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The New Indian Express             19.12.2013

Mandya Councillors for Shifting of Stray Dogs to Forest Areas

In an attempt to control stray dog menace, the Mandya City Municipal Council (CMC) has decided to catch all the stray dogs in and around the city and let them out in the forest                         areas.

The decision, which was taken in Wednesday’s council meeting, clearly violates the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Sources said shifting the stray dogs into the forest would endanger other wild animals.

All 35 councillors said that they are ready to go to jail or lose their membership for supporting the decision to release the stray dogs in to the forest. During the meeting, JD (S) councillor M J Chikkanna said that the CMC has failed to control the menace, resulting in the public being regularly attacked.

He also cited examples of how stray dogs from Srirangaptna and Pandavapura were caught and released in to the forest.

CMC President B Siddaraju said the civic body had stopped transporting stray dogs to the forest areas due due to intervention from animal rights organisations.  Councillor Ravindra said, “If we wait for a decision, it will take another few years and by then the term of the council will be over.”

CMC Commissioner Dasegowda said there are around 5,000 stray dogs in the city.

Dog catchers from K R Nagar were earlier given the job of leaving the dogs in forest, but due to protests from animal activists that was stopped. 

“We have identified five forest areas  near Muthathi, Kiranduru, Melkote and Chamarajanagar border  where the dogs can be shifted,” he said.

 

Mandya CMC decides to release stray dogs in forests

Thursday, 19 December 2013 06:29 administrator
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Deccan Herald              19.12.2013

Mandya CMC decides to release stray dogs in forests

An unanimous decision was taken on trapping stray dogs and releasing them in forests, at the City Municipal Council (CMC) meeting, here, on Wednesday.

Speaking on the occasion, CMC President B Siddaraju said, the operation would begin at the earliest to curb the stray dog menace in the city, though it is not approved by animal activists and considered a crime. It was supported by other members too.

Councillor K C Ravindra said, it is necessary to act swiftly before the public vent their ire against the CMC, alleging negligence. 


Another member Mahesh Krishna said, though sterilisation is recommended to solve the problem, it would only curb reproduction of canines, but what to do with the existing canine population.

Siddaraju said, there is no sufficient funds in the CMC for sterilisation and no contractor shows interest to apply for tenders. The issue would be discussed in the state-level to arrive at a decision soon, he said.

Discussions were also held on the eviction of footpath vendors and providing an alternative place for them.

 

CMC to release stray dogs into Muthathi forest area

Thursday, 19 December 2013 05:08 administrator
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The Hindu              19.12.2013

CMC to release stray dogs into Muthathi forest area

Staff Correspondent

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.

 
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