More than 600 citizens force the animal husbandry department to clarify its suggestion of culling stray dogs.

An online petition launched by citizens last week opposing the city corporation's proposal of culling 50 per cent of stray dogs has resulted in the BBMP declaring that it would not kill stray dogs.


Too many: As per the 2007 census of dogs conducted by both departments,
the stray dog population stands at 1,83,758 File pic

On January 12, the media reported that in Bagalur, close to Bangalore International Airport, a pack of around 15 dogs dragged an 18-month-old child and mauled him to death. On January 14, it was announced that the BBMP would appeal to the Supreme Court with an appeal to ease the rules on culling.