India, Aug. 11 -- The Supreme Court directive to relocate all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters within eight weeks has ignited a wave of mixed reactions online. While some welcomed the move as a step towards addressing the growing menace of dog bites, others expressed concern over how effectively the order would be implemented and whether adequate facilities exist to house the animals.

The order came during the hearing of a suo motu case on the alarming rise in stray dog bite incidents in the national capital. The top court issued clear instructions that once captured, no stray dogs are to be released back onto the streets.

Animal rights group PETA India released a statement on the order, claiming that the removal of stray dogs from t...