A Local Circles survey has found that 71% of respondents “fully support” the Supreme Court’s recent directive to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR within eight weeks and relocate them to shelter homes. In contrast, 24% said they “don’t support” the order, while 5% did not offer a clear response.
The survey, which gathered 12,816 responses from residents of Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad, revealed that 62% of participants were men and 38% were women. The findings indicate strong public backing for municipal authorities to carry out the August 11 order issued by a two-judge bench.
Meanwhile, on August 14, the Supreme Court reserved its decision on petitions seeking an interim stay on the blanket removal order. The three-judge bench, led by Justice Vikram Nath, questioned local bodies about their compliance with Animal Birth Control rules and criticised the “inaction of local authorities” for the ongoing stray dog crisis.
The August 11 order came during a suo motu hearing on stray dog attacks, particularly fatal rabies cases involving children. Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan, noting an “extremely grim” situation, directed the permanent relocation of all strays in the region. The decision has sparked widespread protests from animal welfare groups and citizens opposing mass removal.
