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Indian Government Directs States to Ban Sale and Breeding of 23 Ferocious Dog Breeds
Published On : 2024-03-14T10:17:40+0530 [ IST ] |
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The central government of India has issued a directive to states and Union Territories, urging them to ban the sale and breeding of 23 breeds of ferocious dogs.
In response to increasing incidents of fatal dog attacks, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has instructed local bodies and state-level departments to take action.
The directive, outlined in a letter dated March 12, highlights the need to prevent further incidents by prohibiting the keeping of these breeds as pets and other purposes.
An expert committee, chaired by the Animal Husbandry Commissioner, identified the 23 breeds, including mixed and crossbreeds, as ferocious and dangerous to human lives.
Among the breeds sought to be banned are Pitbull Terrier, American Bulldog, Rottweiler, Mastiffs, and several others known for their aggressive tendencies.
The Department emphasized the importance of sterilizing existing pets to prevent further breeding and mitigate potential risks.
To enforce the ban, local bodies and state animal welfare boards are instructed not to issue licenses or permits for the sale and breeding of these banned breeds.
The Department referred to existing rules, such as the Prevention of Cruelty to the Animal (Dog Breeding and Marketing) rules, 2017, and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (pet shop) rules, 2018, for guidance.
Joint Secretary O P Chaudhary underscored the role of local bodies, state animal welfare boards, and the Department of Animal Husbandry in implementing these rules effectively.
Source : DNA
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Summary : The central government of India has instructed states and Union Territories to prohibit the sale and breeding of 23 breeds of ferocious dogs, including Pitbull Terrier, American Bulldog, Rottweiler, and Mastiffs. This directive, issued in response to rising instances of fatal dog attacks, aims to prevent further incidents. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying highlighted the dangers posed by these breeds and urged sterilization of existing pets to curb breeding. Local bodies and state-level departments are instructed not to issue licenses or permits for these banned breeds, in accordance with established rules and regulations.
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