Protests erupt at Rohini MCD dog shelter after ‘animal bones’ found

Protests broke out outside a Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) animal birth control (ABC) centre in Rohini late Friday night after locals and animal activists alleged inhumane treatment of dogs and violations of ABC Rules, 2023.

- Jasjeev Gandhiok, Aaditya Khatwani and Karn Pratap Singh

Demonstrators claimed dog bones and skulls were found near the facility, one of 20 such centres in the city, triggering outrage. The accusations included illegal capture of strays, including puppies, poor record-keeping, overcrowding of cages, unhygienic conditions and insufficient food.

Videos circulating online showed police using lathis to disperse the crowd as activists demanded access to the premises; HT could not independently verify these videos. Deputy commissioner of police (outer-north) Hareshwar V Swami confirmed that some protestors were detained but said, “No violations were found inside.” MCD and the centre staff denied the allegations.