MCD defends self as outrage grows over treatment of dogs

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), which has been criticised by activists and several residents for the removal and relocation of community dogs from parts of the city in the run-up to the G20 Summit, on Saturday defended itself saying that no harm was caused to any of the animals that were picked up.

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The civic body's statement came a day after the Congress posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) released by animal rights group People For Animals (PFA), which purportedly shows animal catchers removing dogs in an inhumane manner. "They are being denied food and water, and they are being subjected to extreme stress and fear. It is imperative that we raise our voices against such appalling acts and demand justice for these voiceless victims," the party said in a post.

In its statement, MCD said the dogs were only picked up on "urgent need basis", and were released back at the same spot from they were picked up.