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Last Updated : 2024-03-28 17:02:00
By L.B.Senaratne
The Kandy Municipal Commissioner has turned down an order by a senior Police DIG to catch stray dogs in Kandy especially during the Esala Perahera.
Municipal Commissioner Chandana Tennakoon rejected the order made by senior Police DIG Gamini Navaratne to catch stray dogs in the city especially those who were on route of the Perahera stating that it was an impossible task.
The police order was made after a woman who had come to watch the Perahera was bitten by a stray dog.
When contacted, Veterinary Surgeon of the Kandy Municipal Council Dr. S.R. Jaysinghe said that it was an impossible task, especially during Perahera to catch the stray dogs as there was no place to shelter these animals.
However he added that a majority of the dogs had been treated for anti rabies. (Daily Mirror online)
Sena2 Monday, 23 August 2010 07:12 PM
This utter lack of sensitivity, on the part of the KMC, to an issue cncerning the welfare of the people, should be condemned!
Pissu Balla Monday, 23 August 2010 09:21 PM
Yep, most of them have been treated with anti-rabies, but not all!
Lal Silva Monday, 23 August 2010 09:40 PM
Now dengue! Soon rabies?
ferdy Monday, 23 August 2010 10:33 PM
Please SL, find a humane solution to help man's best friend!
Calistus Jayatilleke Tuesday, 24 August 2010 02:57 AM
Not only in Kandy: in Kelaniya too there is a pack of mad dogs running around the streets being led by a rabid dog!
Smart Aleck Tuesday, 24 August 2010 04:05 AM
But there are some of the two-legged variety who need to be vaccinated.
Jason Tuesday, 24 August 2010 08:55 AM
You would think that the DIG would have more important things to worry about than stray dogs...
Leslie Tuesday, 24 August 2010 09:54 AM
All over the Island there is an increase in stray dogs. Since Madam Chandrika Kumaratunge's government nothing has been done to eradicate this menace.
Warren Tuesday, 24 August 2010 09:56 AM
I prefer dogs walking on the roads than humans.. :) Dogs are much more compassionate and loyal than ppl..
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