Stray dog population will hit 70 lakh without govt. action, says Goel
'If you are an animal lover, then feed them in your home. There are 12 crore stray dogs in the country and seven lakh in Delhi, which will become 70 lakh if the government does not take action,' Mr. Goel, who has been campaigning against the stray dog menace in the city, told media persons here.
'The situation is such that people and children have started avoiding public parks because of the stray dog menace,' said Mr. Goel.
The SC on Tuesday, while hearing the Noida-based petitioner's plea alleging harassment in feeding stray dogs, remarked, 'We give you a suggestion to open a shelter in your own house. Feed every dog in the community in your own house.'
The Bench said due to stray dogs, 'morning walkers are at risk' and 'cycle riders and two-wheelers are at a greater risk'.
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