Celebrities across the country have reacted strongly against the Supreme Court’s recent decision in connection to stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. The order suggests
that stray dogs will be picked up within eight weeks and housed in dedicated dog shelters to be set up by the concerned authorities. The Supreme Court further instructed municipal bodies and other agencies to work in coordination to create adequate shelter facilities so that the canines are removed from public spaces. Emphasising that children and infants should not fall prey to stray dogs, action would be taken against those who go against the decision.
Janhvi Kapoor reacts to Supreme Court's decision on stray dogs
Janhvi Kapoor, a pet parent, shared a social media petition on her Instagram Story. Strongly criticising the Supreme Court’s order, the actress agreed to a statement that read, “They call it a menace. We call it a heartbeat. Today, the Supreme Court says take every stray dog off the streets of Delhi-NCR and lock them away. No sunlight. No freedom. No familiar faces they greet every morning. But these aren't just stray dogs. They are the ones who wait outside your tea stall for a biscuit. They are the silent night guards for shopkeepers. They are the tails wagging when children return from school. They are the warmth in a cold, uncaring city.”
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It further read, “Yes, there are problems bites, safety concerns - but caging an entire community of animals is not a solution, it's an erasure. The real fix? Large-scale sterilisation programs, regular vaccination drives, community feeding zones, and adoption campaigns. Not punishment. Not imprisonment. A society that can't protect its voiceless is a society losing its soul. Today it's the dogs. Tomorrow... who will it be? Raise your voice. Because they don't have one.”
Varun Dhawan condemns decision
Besides Janhvi, Varun Dhawan reshared the petition on Instagram Story. The Badlapur actor has been a pet parent for many years now.
During the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, reportedly said, “We can't sacrifice our children merely because few individuals feel that they are animal lovers or something,” while addressing ‘menace of stray dog bites’.
