Kerala Dogs

Dog Culling In Kerala: Supreme Court Accepts Apology, Closes Contempt

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 13, 2017

The Supreme Court on Tuesday accepted an unconditional apology of the chairperson of the Kerala- based 'Stray Dogs Eradication Group' and closed the contempt proceeding against it for killing of stray dogs, despite a top court order against culling.

85-Year-Old Mauled To Death By Stray Dogs In Kerala

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Sunday April 9, 2017

In continuing incidents of stray dog attacks in Kerala, an 85-year-old man was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs at Thiruvilam village in Thiruvananthapuram district, the police said on Saturday.

Concern For Dogs Can't Override Value Of Human Life: Supreme Court

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday November 17, 2016

The Supreme Court on Thursday said an impression should not be created that human life has lesser value than that of a dog but stressed that stray dogs can be killed only in accordance with the Animal Birth Control Rules.

Dog's Own Country? Kerala Legislators Discuss Stray Problem

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Tuesday October 18, 2016

God's own country is fast becoming dog's own country, contended the legislators in Kerala at a discussion today on the trouble over the stray dogs in the state.

In Kerala, Special Offer On Air Guns To Deal With Stray Dogs

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Friday October 7, 2016

In Kerala, if you are up for killing stray dogs or have a case against you for eliminating one, you may end up getting air guns on discounted rates, a group has offered as the war on dogs have claimed lives of over 30 strays in the state's Ernakulam and Kottayam district last week.

Supreme Court Seeks Kerala Government's Reply On Killing Of Street Dogs

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 4, 2016

Taking strong note of photographs of street dogs being beaten to death in Kerala by politicians and other people, the Supreme Court today asked the state government to file its response within three weeks along with details of action taken on the offenders.

Another 24 Dogs Killed In Kerala's Ernakulum

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Monday October 3, 2016

The war on dogs has claimed lives of 24 strays in Kerala's Ernakulam district. The local panchayat, which admits to the massacre, has not even spared puppies.

Kerala Protesters Hammered Dogs To Death, Say Police, File Case Against 15

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Wednesday September 28, 2016

Police cases have been filed against 15 political activists from the youth wing of Kerala Congress(M) who had killed stray dogs and hung them on a pole as part of their protest on Monday. The autopsy report shows 8 dogs were killed by repeated hammering on their heads, the police said.

3 Including 6-Month-Old Baby Girl, Bitten By Dogs In Kerala

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 28, 2016

Three persons, including two children, were injured when stray dogs bit them at a village in the district in the latest in a number of such incidents witnessed in the state in the recent days, police said on Saturday.

Pictures Of Dead Dogs In Kerala 'Proof' Of Culling Say Activists

India News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Saturday August 27, 2016

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today reached out to animal rights activists opposed to his government's new policy of culling dangerous stray dogs.

Kerala To Go Ahead With Stray Dogs' Culling Despite Maneka Gandhi's Opposition

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 26, 2016

The Kerala government today virtually brushed aside union minister Maneka Gandhi's opposition to its proposal to cull violent dogs, saying it will go ahead with its resolve to check dangerous canines even as three more children were injured by stray dogs.

Rs 5 Lakh Compensation Given To Family Of Woman Attacked By Stray Dogs In Kerala

Kerala News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 26, 2016

The Kerala government on Thursday sanctioned Rs 5 lakh compensation for the family of the 65-year-old woman Sheeluamma who was devoured by dozens of stray dogs in Thiruvananthapuram.

Supreme Court Forms Panel To Look Into Complaints Of Dog Bites In Kerala

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 5, 2016

Supreme Court today constituted a three-member committee headed by a former Kerala High Court judge to look into the complaints of dog bite victims in the state and availability of necessary medical treatment to the injured.

4 Arrested For Killing of Stray Dogs in Kerala

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Tuesday September 29, 2015

Four persons were arrested for allegedly inciting the killing of stray dogs in Kerala's Ernakulam district.

Poisoned 130 Dogs, Ready to Go to Jail, Says This Kerala Man

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Saturday September 26, 2015

MJ Shaji freely admits to killing 130 dogs by feeding them poison-laced mutton. And he claims he has the backing of his neighbours for this.