Srilanka, March 30 -- The Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) of Sri Lanka has reached out to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to intervene in the planned removal of roaming dogs in Anuradhapura ahead of his scheduled visit to Sri Lanka on April 5, 2025.

In an official letter addressed to the Indian leader, the AWC, a group comprising veterinary professionals and animal advocates, expressed deep concern over reports that the Anuradhapura Municipal Council (MC) is considering removing all roaming dogs from the area due to Modi's visit.

The Coalition emphasized that such action would severely undermine the ongoing Catch, Neuter, Vaccinate, Release (CNVR) program, a proven method of dog population management that has been impleme...