<p>An unanimous decision was taken on trapping stray dogs and releasing them in forests, at the City Municipal Council (CMC) meeting, here, on Wednesday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Speaking on the occasion, CMC President B Siddaraju said, the operation would begin at the earliest to curb the stray dog menace in the city, though it is not approved by animal activists and considered a crime. It was supported by other members too.<br /><br />Councillor K C Ravindra said, it is necessary to act swiftly before the public vent their ire against the CMC, alleging negligence. <br /><br />Another member Mahesh Krishna said, though sterilisation is recommended to solve the problem, it would only curb reproduction of canines, but what to do with the existing canine population.<br /><br />Siddaraju said, there is no sufficient funds in the CMC for sterilisation and no contractor shows interest to apply for tenders. The issue would be discussed in the state-level to arrive at a decision soon, he said.<br /><br />Discussions were also held on the eviction of footpath vendors and providing an alternative place for them.</p>
<p>An unanimous decision was taken on trapping stray dogs and releasing them in forests, at the City Municipal Council (CMC) meeting, here, on Wednesday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Speaking on the occasion, CMC President B Siddaraju said, the operation would begin at the earliest to curb the stray dog menace in the city, though it is not approved by animal activists and considered a crime. It was supported by other members too.<br /><br />Councillor K C Ravindra said, it is necessary to act swiftly before the public vent their ire against the CMC, alleging negligence. <br /><br />Another member Mahesh Krishna said, though sterilisation is recommended to solve the problem, it would only curb reproduction of canines, but what to do with the existing canine population.<br /><br />Siddaraju said, there is no sufficient funds in the CMC for sterilisation and no contractor shows interest to apply for tenders. The issue would be discussed in the state-level to arrive at a decision soon, he said.<br /><br />Discussions were also held on the eviction of footpath vendors and providing an alternative place for them.</p>