New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Television actress Rupali Ganguly has voiced strong opposition to the Supreme Court's recent directive ordering the relocation of all stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region to shelter homes. The Anupamaa star said the move ignores the cultural, spiritual and community roles these animals have played for generations.

Taking to X on Tuesday, Rupali wrote, "In our traditions, dogs guard Bhairav Baba's temple and are fed on Amavasya for blessings." She added that strays have long protected neighbourhoods, guarded shops, and acted as an early warning system against thefts. "Removing them suddenly is like silencing an alarm before a fire," she said.

According to the actress, shifting strays to distant shelters is "not kindne...