Animal lovers protest at stray dog shelter in Delhi's Rohini; police allow inspection
New Delhi (PTI): Members of animal welfare organisations and dog lovers staged a protest outside a stray dog shelter in north Delhi's Rohini, alleging cruelty towards the animals and demanding their release in line with Supreme Court directions, police said on Saturday.
The top court on Friday modified its August 11 direction prohibiting the release of vaccinated stray dogs from shelter homes in Delhi-NCR calling it "too harsh", and ordered the canines be released post sterilisation and de-worming.
According to police, a call was received at the Shahbad Dairy police station about the protest at the dog shelter in Sector 27 on Friday.
The demonstrators claimed the dogs were being mistreated and sought immediate access to inspect the premises, police said.
"In view of the situation, a team was deployed at the spot to maintain order. To address the protesters' concerns, inspection of the shelter was allowed by groups of five members each," a senior police officer said.
During the inspection, police said, 113 stray dogs were found housed at the facility.
"All the dogs were found to be in healthy condition, with no signs of cruelty or mistreatment. Only one dog was found to be unwell, which was already undergoing treatment," the officer said.
The facts were explained to the protesters, following which the situation was pacified and the crowd dispersed, the officer added.
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Karnataka: College student dies by suicide in Dharwad, 3 policemen suspended
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): A college student allegedly died by suicide here, following which three policemen were suspended over allegations of harassment linked to his death by the victim's family.
Aditya Myageri, a BSc student at a private college here, was among 18 students detained by the Vidyagiri police on April 25 during an anti-drug drive, police said on Wednesday.
He hailed from Belur village in Bagalkot district, but was staying with his friends at a rented accommodation in Girinagar area of Dharwad city, police said.
Among the 18 students tested, Aditya was among the 10 who had tested negative for ganja consumption and was subsequently released.
Some of his roommates, however, tested positive.
According to police, Aditya's family alleged that despite testing negative, he was harassed by police. They also claimed some policemen demanded Rs 2,000 to settle the matter and threatened legal action if he failed to pay.
He had called his mother asking for money, but she could not arrange it immediately, the family claimed.
On Monday night, Aditya allegedly died by suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan at his rented accommodation, with his family alleging police harassment and pressure over demand for money drove him to the extreme step, a senior police officer said.
Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar told PTI that an unnatural death case has been registered at Vidyagiri police station. Three policemen have been suspended over the allegations, and further investigation is underway.
