Animal welfare groups to sue govt over euthanasia plan for stray dogs

The government's decision to euthanise stray dogs has drawn backlash from animal welfare groups, which are now gearing up to challenge the move in the Kerala High Court.

- SHAINU MOHAN @T'Puram

Animal rights organisations have approached the Animal Welfare Board of India against the decision, which they alleged would lead to escalation of violence against the canines, which are already at the receiving end of increased brutality in the state. According to People for Animals (PFA), nearly 30 cases of animal cruelty and dog killings were reported in Thiruvananthapuram alone in the past two weeks.