TGHRC Judicial Member Initiates Case After Stray Dog Attacks Minor in Hyderabad

• Sivadi Praveena, TGHRC Judicial Member, took suo motu cognisance of a stray dog attack on a minor girl in Hyderabad.
• The case was registered based on media reports, highlighting serious human rights concerns regarding child safety and right to life.
• The Commission directed the Commissioner of GHMC, Hyderabad, to submit a comprehensive report by February 24, 2026, detailing actions and preventive measures.
• The Supreme Court has previously clarified that it has not ordered the removal of all stray dogs, emphasizing treatment according to Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules.
• The apex court also directed states and UTs to remove stray dogs from educational institutions, hospitals, and public transport hubs, shifting them to designated shelters after vaccination and sterilisation.

Why It Matters: TGHRC initiates case on Hyderabad stray dog attack, prompting GHMC report and highlighting broader dog management issues.