With stray dog attacks continuing to plague Kannur, the city Corporation has decided to establish a dedicated shelter for stray dogs, following a special council meeting held on Thursday to discuss the menace.
On Wednesday, 20 people were reportedly bitten by stray dogs near Thavakkara bus stand, Prabhat Junction, railway station, and the nearby plaza. In the last two days, nearly 80 people were bitten by stray dogs in the city.
Mayor Muslih Madathil announced that the land for the proposed shelter would be identified within the Corporation limits within a week. An all-party meeting would soon be held to finalise the location in consultation with all stakeholders, he said.
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The Corporation is also considering implementing the Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme independently to manage the stray dog population. The only ABC centre in the district operates from Padiyur, serving all local bodies.
