Outrage Over Lahore's Controversial Stray Dog Culling
In Lahore, animal rights activists are condemning the Punjab government's controversial methods of culling stray dogs amidst rising dog bites that have claimed lives. Activists urge for humane alternatives like sterilization, arguing the culling violates policies and isn't a long-term solution. The government defends its actions as necessary for public safety.
On Tuesday, animal rights activists in Pakistan voiced strong opposition against the Punjab government's methods of eliminating stray dogs in Lahore. The government initiated a culling campaign after incidents of dog bites resulted in fatalities.
Activists, like Fasiha Khan, condemned the use of poisonous injections, describing the measures as 'ruthless' and in violation of the Punjab Animal Birth Control Policy 2021. They pushed for alternatives such as sterilization and vaccination instead of mass killings.
The government's justification centers on public safety, aiming to prevent attacks in Lahore, a city of 13 million residents. However, activists argue these actions provide only temporary relief and don't address core issues, like waste management and pet registration.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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