Nearly 2,250 dogs sterilised in north Delhi in five months

Nearly 2,250 stray dogs were sterilised in north Delhi between April and August, North Delhi Municipal Corporation today said.
"As many as 2,249 stray dog were sterilised during April 1 and August 31 this year," the NDMC said.
The matter was raised during the meeting of the Standing Committee of the civic body.
In the year 2014-15 and 2015-16, as many as 6,746 and 6,023 stray dogs were sterilised, it said.
During April-August this year, 1,778 stray cattle and 115 monkeys were also caught.
In the year 2014-15, as many as 4,265 stray cattle and 556 monkeys were caught and in 2015-16, as many as 3,427 stray cattle and 306 monkeys were caught, it said.