KOCHI: The Kerala high court on Wednesday reminded the state government that it is responsible to protect the citizens from the attacks of ferocious dogs by removing them from public spaces. The court also directed for police action to curtail unauthorized killing of dogs by the public.
A division bench comprising justices AK Jayasankaran Nambiar and Gopinath P highlighted the responsibility of the government while pointing out the series of orders the court had passed earlier asking the government and other authorities to ensure implementation of animal birth control (ABC) measures and vaccination for community dogs. Following the special sitting on Wednesday, the court has ordered the government to include the steps taken by it in the action-taken report to be filed before the court by Friday.
