Hyderabad’s municipal authorities have started removing stray dogs from hospital areas following a recent Supreme Court directive. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) captured 277 dogs on the first day of their special operation.
GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan ordered the veterinary department to begin this citywide initiative on Saturday. Teams focused their efforts around government hospitals throughout the city as their starting point.
The captured animals will undergo sterilization procedures before being transferred to GHMC-operated Animal Care Centres. These facilities will provide medical treatment, vaccinations, and ongoing veterinary care for the dogs.
Officials explained that hospital areas received priority attention during the initial phase. The operation will gradually expand to cover schools, colleges, transportation hubs, and other public locations across the city.
The municipal corporation emphasized that all captured dogs will receive proper medical attention and housing at their care facilities. Veterinary professionals will oversee the animals’ health and recovery throughout their stay.
This systematic approach allows GHMC to address public safety concerns while ensuring humane treatment of the stray dog population. The corporation plans to continue these removal efforts until all designated public areas are cleared.
Local authorities expect the expanded operation to cover educational institutions and transit points in the coming weeks. The initiative represents Hyderabad’s response to judicial orders requiring municipalities to manage stray animal populations in public spaces.
