The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has told the High Court that guards have been deployed at the deer park in south Delhi and garbage is removed regularly to ensure stray dogs do not enter the premises and residents are able to walk without fear.
A Bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V.K. Rao was hearing a petition filed in public interest by a lawyer seeking removal of stray dogs from the park.
Advocate Sunita Kapil had in her plea claimed that canines not only attack the locals but are also a threat to peacocks in the park.
The DDA said it has floated a tender for building a wall around the park to restrict access of stray canines.
Following this, the Bench directed the DDA to file an updated status report and listed the matter for further hearing on February 19.
Canines excreta
Ms. Kapil claimed that many peacocks come out on the road due to the presence of stray dogs. The plea also said the canines harmed the environment as their excreta made it difficult for people to breathe or walk in the park.