Mokokchung, May 21 (MExN): Following reports of “some village/ward authorities, individuals and groups issuing the shoot at sight order for dogs,” the Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung, Limawapang Jamir on May 21 said that such order is a punishable offence under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
The DC Mokokchung in an order issued on Thursday said that legal proceedings will be initiated against those issuing the shoot at sight order for dogs under Sections 428 and 429 of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
Further, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and several quarantine centers being set up in different parts of the district, the DC Mokokchung has also directed all pet owners to prevent their pets from straying outside respective home premises. “Action shall be initiated under relevant section of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 against the owner whose pets are found loitering in the town or villages,” the order added.
