Rupali Ganguly reacts to top court order: Care for stray dogs, don't exile them

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'Anupamaa' star Rupali Ganguly has reacted to the Supreme Court's directive for the removal of stray dogs from Delhi and Delhi NCR to shelters. The directives were issued in an effort to address increasing dog bite incidents and the spread of rabies. Rupali Ganguly, a popular television actor, responded with a plea to reconsider the approach towards stray dogs. Reacting to the Supreme Court order, she wrote on X, "In our traditions, dogs guard Bhairav Baba's temple and are fed on Amavasya for blessings. They've grown up on our streets, guarding shops, waiting outside our doors, barking away thieves."advertisementGanguly also expressed concerns about the impact of removing these animals from their usual habitats. She said, "If we remove them now, we risk losing our protectors before the real dangers arrive, like silencing an alarm before a fire. Sending them to far-off shelters isn't kindness, it's exile."
The actor further added, "Stray dogs aren't outsiders; they're part of our faith, our culture, our safety. Care for them, vaccinate them, feed them and let them live where they belong."The Supreme Court on Monday directed civic authorities in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) to immediately catch and sterilise stray dogs and relocate them permanently to shelters. In a stern directive, the court said the order must be implemented without compromise.The top court specified that if any individual or organisation opposed the process, it would proceed to take action against any such resistance, noting that immediate steps are necessary to address the menace of dog bites leading to rabies.- EndsTune InMust Watch