31,000 Dogs Vanish in Ratlam After Sterilization Drive: Corruption Allegations Surface

• 31,000 dogs are reported missing in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, following a sterilization drive conducted between 2022-2025.
• Congress leader Hitesh Paimal filed corruption complaints against the Municipal Corporation, alleging over 2.5 crore rupees spent on sterilizing 33,000+ dogs at an unusually low rate of 636 rupees per dog.
• A survey by the current health officer found only 2204 sterilized dogs, raising questions about the whereabouts of the remaining 31,000.
• The issue was raised in a Municipal Corporation meeting, leading to the survey and subsequent scrutiny of payments to private firms.
• Lokayukta Ujjain, Economic Offenses Wing, and Divisional Commissioner are investigating the matter, with complainant statements recorded and documents being provided.

Why It Matters: Mass disappearance of 31,000 sterilized dogs in Ratlam sparks major corruption probe against Municipal Corporation.