In a disturbing incident on the Defense Road in the Kahna de Lahore region, unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on stray dogs in a private housing company, killing several animals overnight.
Video surveillance images and photographs of the incident have surfaced, clearly showing armed individuals who shoot dogs before fleeing the premises.
This act of violence occurred despite a clear ban imposed by the High Court of Lahore on the murder of stray dogs.
The court ordered the Punjab government to enforce the TNVR (trap, neutral, vaccination, liberation) policy, which aims to control the population of stray dogs by human methods rather than deadly measures.
Residents of the region said the shooters arrived late at night, targeted the dogs and fled immediately after the gunshots.
The inhabitants claim that this is not an isolated case; Similar incidents have been reported in other parts of the city where stray dogs have been killed in the same way.
While citizens recognize that wandering dog attacks – in particular against children – constitute a real danger and are an increasing concern in urban areas, they also criticize government authorities, in particular municipal societies and the farming department, so as not to have implemented effective and human solutions.
There is currently no official estimate of the government of the population of stray dogs in Lahore. However, civil society groups and environmental organizations estimate that the city is home to 30,000 and 35,000 stray dogs. The majority of these animals remain unvaccinated and non -zero, which increases the risk of public health.
Experts warn that less than TNVR policy is properly implemented, the wandering dog problem will continue to worsen.
They warn that in the absence of official intervention, citizens can use difficult and illegal actions, leading to new legal and social complications.
