The Shimla Citizens’ Forum on Monday staged a protest outside the office of the Shimla Deputy Commisioner, highlighting the increasing threat posed by stray dogs and monkeys in the city, particularly to children.
Addressing the media, Jagmohan Thakur, President of the Shimla Citizens’ Forum, said the protest was part of a continuing effort to ensure immediate action from municipal authorities.
“We had protested on September 17, and today we have gathered again. Our primary objective is to urge the Municipal Corporation to take concrete measures. The House session of the Summer Hill ward council is scheduled this afternoon, where Councillor Virendra Thakur will raise this issue under the Point of Order,” he said.
Thakur further emphasised that the menace is citywide and not limited to an