LHC admits petitions against killing stray dogs with firearms, poison
Pakistan
Lahore High Court has accepted a petition challenging the use of firearms and poison to control stray dogs. The petitioner urges enforcement of the Animal Birth Control Policy to prevent harm
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The Lahore High Court has accepted a petition for hearing challenging the use of firearms and poison to eliminate stray dogs.
The petition was filed by Advocate Izzat Fatima, and the court issued notices to the Punjab government, the Secretary of Livestock, and the Secretary of Local Government.
The petitioner argued that the government's operations to kill stray dogs were endangering citizens' lives, citing an incident in Khanewal where a young girl was injured by a bullet during a dog-killing operation.
The petition further emphasized that using firearms and toxic substances in residential areas posed significant risks.
It was also pointed out that the Punjab government has not been fully implementing the Animal Birth Control Policy 2021, which includes methods like vaccination and neutering to control the stray dog population.
The petitioner called for the court to order the enforcement of this policy and halt the harmful practices of shooting and poisoning dogs.
