MAHA ORDER: STRAY DOGS OFF HIGHWAYS

After directing that sports complexes and stadiums be kept free of stray dogs, the state government has now extended the mandate to state and national highways under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Department (PWD).

- Ravikiran Deshmukh MUMBAI

In an order issued on Friday, the government instructed all PWD offices responsible for highway maintenance to launch a special drive through the District Road Safety Committees, in line with directions issued by the Supreme Court on November 7 last year.

Officials have been asked to identify dangerous and sensitive locations where the presence of stray dogs and other animals is frequently reported.

As part of the campaign, stray animals will be captured and shifted to shelter homes. Vigilance squads will also be formed to conduct regular inspections along highways.