A man in Lucknow shot a stray dog that barked at him while he rode a motorcycle. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Social Context

India’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1960) prohibits killing stray dogs, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. Uttar Pradesh enforces the 2023 Animal Birth Control Rules mandating sterilization and vaccination—not culling—as the sole legal method for population management.

Safety Tip

Citizens encountering aggressive stray animals should contact municipal animal welfare officers—not take independent action—as all interventions must follow ABC program protocols.