Following a comprehensive report submitted by the Muzhappilangad grama panchayat and the Kannur District Collector, the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has decided to settle the case related to the distressing incident of stray dogs attacking a Standard 3 student near the Muzhapilangad railway station.
According to a release from the SHRC, the Muzhappilangad panchayat has taken a proactive step by allocating over ₹1.44 lakh from its own funds to meet the treatment expenses of the girl.
The panchayat secretary informed the commission about the ongoing Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme. A total of 51 dogs have so far undergone sterilisation under the initiative. After local residents voiced concern, 36 of the sterilised dogs were relocated to the Palakkad Sanathana Animal Trust.
