Chandigarh, Nov. 29 -- Every district and municipal body in Haryana has been asked to set up a 24x7 helpline to address complaints related to stray dogs, dog bites, rescue operations, and abandonment. Municipalities will also demarcate dedicated feeding zones in every ward and collaborate with animal welfare organisations to ensure safe and hygienic feeding practices.

This was stated by Haryana chief secretary Anurag Rastogi on Friday at a high-level review meeting to ensure that Supreme Court orders relating to the management of stray dogs, stray cattle, and safety on highways and public institutions are implemented in letter and spirit.

The chief secretary said that coordinated action, rapid compliance, and rigorous field monitoring w...