Municipal Corporation of Delhi workers razed a shanty in Delhi's Saket and that left up to 300 dogs without even a makeshift shelter
An octogenarian woman, who takes care of around 250–300 stray dogs alleged that MCD workers razed her shanty, shop, and makeshift shelter for the canines
Pratima Devi, 80, a dog lover, says she has been taking care of stray dogs in Delhi's Saket area for several years
'MCD workers demolished my shop. They took away my belongings and also beat my dogs. I have at least 250–300 dogs. I am sitting under the tree now with my dogs,' ANI quoted Pratima Devi
'Since morning, the dogs have not been fed. I do not have the physical strength to move around or look for work. I want to take care of these dogs for as long as I live,' says Pratima Devi
A senior municipal official said the demolition was part of a routine encroachment removal drive as the shanty was illegally built on public land
Amid an increase in reports of attacks on locals by dogs, civic bodies in Delhi-NCR are taking action to combat the upsurge in these attacks
Several housing complexes in Delhi-NCR have warned residents against feeding stray dogs and imposed hefty fines for non-compliance with the rules
MCD has asked residents to get their pets registered and warned that action could be taken for non-compliance with the norm
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