Ludhiana, May 5 -- To address the city's growing stray dog problem, Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora announced that plans to set up Ludhiana's first dog sanctuary are nearly finalised. The project aims to provide a long-term solution to public safety concerns and promote responsible animal care.

Speaking at a function held on Sunday, Arora said that groundwork for the dog sanctuary is expected to begin as early as Monday. "The project was finalised during a meeting held on Saturday in the presence of deputy commissioner Himanshu Jain," he informed the gathering.

In the first phase, the sanctuary will accommodate 2,500 stray dogs, with provisions to expand in subsequent phases. The proposed site has been identified near Bachan Singh Marg, Ha...