Now Reading: Gurugram residents clash over stray dog feeding in Sector 67
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Gurugram residents clash over stray dog feeding in Sector 67
Two groups of women residents clashed on Thursday night in a Sector 67 society over feeding stray dogs, Gurugram Police said. Both sides filed cross-complaints at Sector 65 police station, and police…
The Story in Brief
Two groups of women residents clashed on Thursday night in a Sector 67 society over feeding stray dogs, Gurugram Police said. Both sides filed cross-complaints at Sector 65 police station, and police have begun an investigation. Five women were involved in feeding dogs inside the society. Other residents said feeding should happen only in an earmarked area.
Residents gave conflicting accounts. Rose Sood and Devika Sharma alleged assaults, threats and damage to feeding bowls. Other residents alleged that dogs were fed near apartment entrances and cars, causing barking and dog-bite injuries. Police said no woman was injured. The force may seek help from the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram. A video circulating online could not be independently verified by Hindustan Times.
The Indian Opinion
The dispute is being framed by some as a simple clash between animal lovers and insensitive residents. That is too easy. Feeding strays is not the same as feeding them at tower entrances, while complaints about barking and bites cannot justify assault or threats. The society needs a written feeding location, fixed timings, clean-up rules and a prompt police response. The test is whether both sides follow one recorded arrangement without another clash.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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