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Nafisa Ali strongly opposes the Supreme Court’s decision to remove stray dogs from Delhi roads, calling it devastating. She shares her personal connection with strays, especially during tough times like lockdown and cancer recovery. The SC ordered civic bodies to relocate dogs to shelters, citing public safety and rabies risks. Authorities must report on shelter infrastructure within eight weeks.

Key Points: Nafisa Ali Slams SC Order to Remove Delhi Stray Dogs as Devastating

  • Nafisa Ali calls SC's stray dog removal order devastating
  • She shares her emotional bond with strays during Covid and cancer recovery
  • SC directs Delhi-NCR civic bodies to relocate dogs citing rabies risks
  • Authorities must build shelters if none exist within 8 weeks
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Nafisa Ali: SC's decision to rid Delhi roads of dogs is totally devastating

Veteran actress Nafisa Ali criticizes Supreme Court's stray dog relocation order, calling it a "disaster in making" while sharing her bond with strays.

"I cannot imagine my life without dogs. Street dogs are the kindest and loving. – Nafisa Ali"

Mumbai, Aug 13

Following the Supreme Court’s verdict on relocating stray dogs to shelters in Delhi-NCR, veteran actress-politcian Nafisa Ali, who cannot imagine her life “without dogs”, says the decision to “rid Delhi roads of dogs is totally devastating” and said it’s a “disaster in making.”

Nafisa took to Instagram, where she shared a string of images of herself feeding strays at a beach in Goa.

She wrote: “I cannot imagine my life without dogs. Street dogs are the kindest and loving. The Supreme Courts of India’s decision to rid Delhi roads of dogs is totally devastating.”

“They live for 14 years. Animals react on instinct. This is a disaster in the making,” she added.

The veteran star said that her months of “lockdown during Covid and that when she was recovering from cancer, she shared a heartwarming experience with all the dogs on Morjim beach in Goa.”

“The lockdown was tough and lonely , but caring for the beach dogs brought a sense of purpose and comfort. I fed them every evening, Interact with them. Their companionship probably made the isolation more bearable. #delhidogs,” she said.

Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan directed civic bodies across Delhi-NCR to immediately capture all stray dogs and relocate them to shelters, citing serious concerns over public safety and the rising risk of rabies.

The Justice Pardiwala-led Bench described the situation as “grim” and emphasised that urgent action was necessary to ensure the safety of children, women, and the elderly on the streets.

Directing the MCD, NDMC, and civic agencies in Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad to make the streets completely free of stray dogs, the top court issued a stern warning that any organisation or group obstructing their removal would face strict legal action.

The Supreme Court has ordered these civic agencies to begin picking up all stray dogs in their jurisdictions and move them to designated shelters. If such shelters do not already exist, the authorities have been asked to construct them without delay and submit a report on the infrastructure to the apex court within eight weeks.

Nafisa is known for her work in films such as Junoon, Major Saab, Life In A... Metro, Guzaarish and Yamla Pagla Deewana to name a few.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While I understand the safety concerns, relocating all dogs seems extreme. Many street dogs are harmless and even protect neighborhoods. The government should find a balanced solution that protects both citizens and animals.
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Ananya R
As someone who was bitten by a stray dog last year, I support this decision. Rabies is deadly and children are most vulnerable. But shelters must be humane and well-maintained. The implementation matters most! 🏥
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Vikram M
Nafisa Ali is right about the emotional bond with strays, but the SC has to consider public safety first. Maybe we need more ABC (Animal Birth Control) centers across Delhi instead of just shelters?
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Priya S
This is typical of our system - instead of solving the root problem (poor waste management that attracts strays), they're punishing the dogs! My society's strays are vaccinated and they keep our area safe from thieves.
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Karthik V
Respectfully disagree with Nafisa ji. When my 70-year-old mother can't walk to the temple without fear of dog packs, something had to be done. But hope the shelters will be properly funded and monitored. Jai Hind!

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