Mohali, April 4 -- Mohali deputy mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi has urged the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) to take immediate action to manage the rising stray dog population in its jurisdiction.

In a letter addressed to GMADA minister and chief administrator, he pointed out that localities, including Aerocity, IT City, TDI Sector 116-117, Sector 82, 86, 88, 89, 90-91, Lakhnaur, Landran, Chhappar Chiri, Rurka, Manouli, Kambala and Kambali, were severely affected by the stray dog menace. He criticised GMADA for approving maps and collecting fees without taking responsibility for public safety.

Bedi highlighted how the lack of sterilisation efforts had led to a surge in the stray dog population, resulting in frequent attacks ...