The Supreme Court, citing the “alarming rise of dog bite incidents,” on Friday directed all states and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure the removal of stray dogs from educational institutions, hospitals, public sports complexes, bus stands, railway stations, and other public places.

A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria stated that all these institutions and locations must be properly fenced to prevent the entry of stray dogs.

The bench ordered that stray dogs should not be released back to the same area from which they were captured, warning that permitting their return would “frustrate the very purpose” of securing such premises and protecting public safety.

“They will not be released back in the same area since releasing them back will frustrate the

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