Delhi High Court Raises Alarm Over Stray Animals and Garbage Issue

The Delhi High Court expressed grave concern over the increasing menace of stray dogs and monkeys, attributing it to improper garbage disposal by municipal bodies. The court directed the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital to report dog and monkey bite cases from the past three months and urged municipal authorities to address the issue efficiently.

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued a stern warning about the surging menace posed by stray dogs and monkeys in the national capital, attributing this to the municipal authorities' failure to properly dispose of garbage.

The court directed Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital to submit statistics from the last three months on daily cases of dog and monkey bites. The court emphasized that improper garbage disposal attracts animals, worsening the situation.

Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela expressed dissatisfaction with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for not managing the city's waste effectively, affecting even the court premises. The court urged municipal bodies to file status reports within two weeks and develop a better strategy to manage the issue.

(With inputs from agencies.)