RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma today convened a meeting in the Conference Room of the DC Office to address the issue of stray animals and canines in the Rajouri Town in view of complaints of dog bite cases.
During the meeting, the DC issued directions to the Executive Officer Municipal Council and the Chief Animal Husbandry Officer to constitute a joint team to control and address the issue of stray dogs in the town. He instructed the officers to identify a suitable building for sheltering aggressive stray dogs with treatment facilities to ensure both public safety and animal welfare.
In addition, emphasizing a humane approach, the DC directed the stakeholders to adhere to guidelines of Animal Welfare Board of India while addressing the issue. He urged all stakeholders to work in a coordinated manner to mitigate the issue effectively.
The meeting was attended by SSP Gaurav Sikarwar; EO Municipality, Yousaf ul Umar; Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Dr. Khalid Hussain and Tehsildar Headquarters, Insha Farash.


