Managing the Rising Stray Dog Population in Mohali: Deputy Mayor's Urgent Call to GMADA

Updated: 04 Apr 2025, 10:05 AM IST

Mohali's Deputy Mayor, Kuljit Singh Bedi, has raised concerns about the increasing stray dog population in the region and urged GMADA to take immediate action to address the issue, citing safety risks to residents.

In a recent plea to the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA), Deputy Mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi highlighted the growing menace of stray dogs in various localities, including Aero City, IT City, TDI Sector 116-117, Sector 82, 86, 88, 89, 90-91, Lakhnaur, Landran, Chhappar Chiri, Rurka, Manouli, Kambala, and Kambali. Bedi criticized GMADA for neglecting public safety despite collecting fees and approving maps without addressing the issue.

Bedi emphasized the importance of sterilization efforts to control the stray dog population surge, which has resulted in frequent attacks on residents. He stressed the need for a comprehensive sterilization drive, construction of shelters, and deployment of monitoring teams to tackle the issue effectively.

The Deputy Mayor warned that the situation posed serious safety concerns and required immediate resolution for the well-being of the public.