Mohali lags as Supreme Court deadline on stray dogs nears

While Chandigarh has already marked around one acre in Dadu Majra, Mohali has not identified land, formed a committee, or begun groundwork. Officials admit that only routine sterilisation is continuing.

Deputy Mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi, who earlier moved the High Court on the issue, had proposed a shelter on 1.5 acres behind the government gaushala, land to be transferred from GMADA. But the project never progressed.

Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal said, “We have not received any guidelines from the state yet. Action will be taken once directions are issued.”

GMADA CA Sakshi Sinha added, “No proposal has come from the Municipal Corporation so far.”

Municipal Commissioner Parminder Pal Singh Sandhu said a committee is now being formed and for taking land for dog shealter discussions with GMADA will start soon. “We will fully comply with the court’s directions,” he said.

Mohali dog-bite cases

Mohali saw 17,682 dog-bite cases in 2024, with Civil Hospital treating 6,400. In 2025, the district recorded 9,069 cases till July, averaging 40–53 bites per day. Though sources vary, all indicate a sharp rise, with 2025 already crossing half of last year’s total.

With rising dog-bite complaints and public anxiety growing, the delay has put Mohali under pressure as the court’s deadline approaches.