Stray Dogs: The Sindh government; has set up a complaint center to tackle the issue of rising incidents of dog bites; across the province, reported on Friday.
An advertisement issued by the provincial government stated that authorities have decided to launch a campaign to vaccinate dogs across the province.
The campaign will work to ensure that the stray animals not infected with rabies and will also work on controlling the population of stray dogs across the province.
In its advertisement, the Sindh government said the shooting and poisoning of stray animals are not viable options; adding that authorities have adopted a modern and scientific method to vaccinate; and neuter the animals hence people should avail of this service and ensure dogs not subjected to violence.
Moreover, people can also register complaints related to stray dogs on the helpline numbers 021-99211398 and 021-99211399.
Earlier, Sindh High Court’s (SHC) Sukkur Bench suspended the membership of PPP lawmakers Faryal Talpur and Malik Asad Sikander from the provincial assembly; over the increasing Stray dogs-bite cases within their constituencies.
During the hearing, the officers had presented reports on which the court expressed dissatisfaction; and adjourned the hearing till March 16.
Senator Sherry Rehman said that the order to suspend Faryal Talpur; from the Provincial Assembly over the rising number of dog-bite cases is “worrying.”
The writer is Freelancer, associated with Medical Profession ,working towards PhD in Healthcare Management.