Ahmedabad Others Prevent stray dog control ops and risk AMC action AMC initiates legal action against those hindering stray dog control work; police complaints lodged against three in two separate incidents in Paldi
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has initiated legal action against those allegedly obstructed stray dog control operations. Recently, police complaints were registered in two incidents in Paldi for interfering with government work.
On June 22, an AMC team visited Vardhman Flats in Paldi to carry out dog sterilisation and vaccination work. According to AMC, residents Jeet Panchal and Arsh Bafna allegedly argued with staff members, misbehaved with them and even stopped the vehicle transporting the dogs. Following a complaint by the AMC staff on duty, a case was registered against both at Paldi police station.
In the second incident, a corporation team accompanied by members of the People for Animals organisation reached Parag Society in Paldi following a complaint. Ishit Shah obstructed the operation by insisting that the dogs not be taken, AMC said. Police assistance was sought, and an application seeking legal action was subsequently submitted to Paldi police station.
AMC stated that the action has been taken in line with directives issued by the Supreme Court, which has ordered legal action against individuals who create obstacles or hinder stray dog management activities.
Source: https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/prevent-stray-dog-control-ops-and-risk-amc-action/81916287.html