India, May 16 -- The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is planning to introduce new set of rules to regulate pet dog ownership, following the recent death of a four-month-old infant in Ahmedabad who was fatally mauled by a pet Rottweiler, said a senior government official close to the development speaking on the condition of anonymity.

The proposed rules will not be limited to aggressive breeds, but will cover all pet dogs. It would developed on the lines of the law introduced to tackle the stray cattle menace in urban areas and aims to give the corporation a stronger legal framework to enforce pet-related regulations, the official added.

The proposed set of rules will make registration of all pet dogs mandatory and clearly outline ...