New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- Around 150 people staged a protest outside a dog shelter home in Delhi's Rohini area on Friday, alleging that the animals housed there were not being treated properly, the Delhi Police said on Saturday morning.

According to the police, the demonstrators claimed that due to alleged negligence, several dogs at the shelter had died. The protestors demanded that immediate action be taken to ensure proper care of the animals.

Officials said that to address the concerns raised, a lawyer and two representatives from the protest group were allowed to enter the shelter premises for verification.

The Delhi Police added that the protest remained peaceful and hence no legal action was initiated.

This came after the Supreme C...