Judge to reassess order to remove Delhi stray dogs amid outcry
The chief justice of India's top court said on Wednesday that he will re-examine the order handed down earlier this week.
There are an estimated 800,000 stray dogs in the Indian capital and so far this year at least 26,000 cases of dog bites have been reported, according to SK Yadav, a civic official in charge of the local government's animal welfare programme.
The Indian street dog is mostly a distinct native breed known as Indian pariah or desi dog. They can be seen everywhere - outside homes and markets. (DPA)
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