Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Announces Stray Dog Removal Plan Following Supreme Court Orders Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Friday, May 22, 2026, that the state government will comply with Supreme Court directives to remove stray dogs from all high footfall public spaces. The decision follows orders issued by the Supreme Court on May 19, 2026, which mandated the removal of stray dogs to ensure public safety, particularly for children, senior citizens, and families. Mann emphasized that the government has already issued instructions to ensure strict adherence to the court’s directions. The chief minister stated that the move aims to eliminate the threat posed by stray dogs, which have increasingly endangered human lives. He highlighted that incidents of stray dog attacks have caused widespread public concern, prompting the government to take decisive action. Mann reiterated the government’s commitment to addressing the issue humanely while prioritizing public safety. This includes the establishment and maintenance of adequate dog shelters to provide care for stray animals, ensuring they are not abandoned or neglected. Mann also outlined the legal framework under which the government will operate. He confirmed that measures such as euthanasia will be implemented in cases involving rabid, incurably ill, or dangerously aggressive dogs that pose a direct threat to human life. These actions will strictly follow the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the ABC Rules, which govern the humane treatment of animals. The chief minister stressed that the government will ensure compliance with these legal standards while addressing the public safety crisis.#supreme_court #punjab_chief_minister_bhagwant_mann #stray_dog_removal_plan #prevention_of_cruelty_to_animals_act #abc_rules
