Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday rejected the Supreme Court’s directive to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR, saying, “Humane and science-backed solutions, not blanket removals, can ensure public safety without cruelty.” Expressing concern over rising dog bite and rabies cases, the Supreme Court on Monday ordered authorities in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad to immediately start picking up stray dogs and shift them to shelters. It warned of legal action against any individual or organisation obstructing the process and allowed creation of a dedicated force for the task.
