LUCKNOW, Nov. 23 -- The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) is yet to begin the removal and sterilisation drive for stray dogs, even after the Supreme Court directed states and Union Territories to clear such animals from high-footfall public places in the city. A ground check on Saturday found stray dogs at major hospitals, bus stations and railway stations, raising concerns over the delay.

The Supreme Court, in its November 7 order, directed the removal of stray dogs from educational institutions, hospitals, sports complexes, bus depots and railway stations. It also said sterilised dogs must not be released back into these sensitive public areas.

Animal welfare officer Abhinav Verma said the NGO working with LMC has now been asked to ...