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Time of India
12-08-2025
- General
- Time of India
Indore to conduct canine census amid sterilisation data ‘discrepancy'
Indore: The Indore district administration is set to conduct a census of the city's dog population to resolve the conflict between the Indore Municipal Corporation's (IMC) 'data' and the 'claims' made by animal rights activists. The move aims to establish a 'realistic plan' based on the actual number of dogs. The IMC claims to have sterilised around 2.25 lakh dogs since 2014, with only 15,000 to 20,000 left to be sterilised. This number, however, is heavily disputed by animal rights activists, who believe the total dog population is significantly lower. Priyanshu Jain, an activist with People For Animals (PFA) Indore, stated that a previous RTI from seven years ago revealed an estimate of 80,000 dogs in the city. "As per estimates from multiple NGOs and dog feeders in the city, the actual number is around 1 lakh to 1.25 lakh at most," she said, questioning the IMC's inflated sterilisation figures. Jain also raised concerns about the administration's lack of action on her recent request to the district collector for a fresh census. Echoing her concerns, activist Rimjhim Joshi claimed that some sterilised female dogs, identified by an ear notch, have still given birth to pups. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn More - How Donating Sperm May Boost Your Income SpellRock Undo "Such cases raise doubts about whether sterilisation is actually being done or if only the marking is carried out," she said. Joshi also pointed out that in some cases, a partial procedure leaves the dog in heat, leading to fights among male dogs and creating a nuisance for residents. Dr Uttam Yadav, in charge of the Indore zoo, defended the IMC's 'data', stating that the figures provided by NGOs are not accurate. He claimed that the IMC's projected dog population of 2.5 lakh is based on the number of sterilisations performed and inputs from two agencies working on the project. Senior IMC officials also cited observations from sanitation workers, who reported that most dogs in the city have slashed earlobes, indicating they have been sterilised. "As per their inputs, there could be less than 5,000 dogs that are yet to be sterilised. This target will also be achieved soon," they added. To settle the dispute and provide a clear picture, Indore collector Asheesh Singh revealed their plan of hiring a firm with expertise in conducting a dog census. "The survey, which is expected to cost around Rs 5 lakh, will help in the identification of unsterilised dogs for our teams to focus on completing the procedure in the next two months," Singh said. The census is expected to bring much-needed clarity to the situation and help the IMC in its mission to control city's stray dog population. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
12-08-2025
- Time of India
160 FIRs over cruelty against dogs registered in 7yrs
Indore: In the past seven years, more than 160 FIRs related to cruelty against dogs — including cases of running them over, maiming, shooting, and other forms of abuse — were registered at various police stations across the city. The complaints were lodged by animal lovers and activists from People for Animals (PFA), who actively tracked and reported such incidents. Most of these cases, involving brutal attacks on dogs, came to light in Indore. In 2018, on World Stray Animal Day, a first-of-its-kind helpline centre for stray animals was launched at the old Kanadia police station. The centre functioned as a centralised forum for all animal-related complaints and rescue operations across Indore district. PFA Indore in-charge Priyanshu Jain, associated with the NGO, worked in close collaboration with the Indore police to address cases of cruelty and provide timely aid to animals in distress. However, the building that housed the helpline was later surrendered, and at present, related calls are received directly, and cases are registered at respective police stations, where the concerned staff handle the matters. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
