India, Aug. 13 -- Days after the Supreme Court directed authorities to round up stray dogs in Delhi-NCR owing to the growing incidents of attacks, the ripple effect seems to be spreading, with several states now moving to enforce similar measures amid outrage from animal lovers and protection groups.

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the relocation of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters within eight weeks, igniting protests from animal rights groups who say the directive has the potential to backfire.

Despite objections to the stray dog relocation order for Delhi-NCR, at least two other states have so far shown intentions to follow suit over the removal of canines from the streets.

The Rajasthan high court on Monday issued sweeping i...