Don’t feed dogs on roads without permission, warn city police

Staff Reporter :

Instructions from police

Dogs in public must wear a mouth-covering net to prevent biting.
Each dog should have a tag with the owner’s name and address.
Owners are responsible for vaccinating and deworming their dogs and preventing any harm to others.
If citizens face issues with stray dogs, they are advised to call the police helpline at 112 or
inform the Municipal Corporation.

Nagpur Police have issued a strict public notice warning citizens not to feed stray dogs on roads or public places without permission. The order, issued by Commissioner of Police Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal, states that legal action will be taken against anyone found feeding dogs in unauthorised areas. This action comes after several complaints about stray dogs causing trouble to citizens, especially children and senior citizens, in many areas of the city.

The notice has been issued under Section 44 of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, and aims to protect public safety and maintain law and order. This order is in effect from August 25, 2025. According to the notice: Citizens should only feed stray dogs at spots officially approved by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation. Feeding dogs on roads, footpaths, or other public spaces is not allowed. Anyone found violating this rule will face legal consequences.