Pune: Kothrud Dog Owners Fined Rs 5,000 for Public Defecation

• Pune Municipal Corporation's Kothrud-Bavdhan Regional Office fined 10 dog owners Rs 500 each for public defecation violations.
• A total of Rs 5,000 was collected from dog owners who allowed their pets to defecate in public places.
• The action is part of a special campaign for public cleanliness under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and ahead of Swachh Survekshan 2025-26.
• Dog owners were urged to use 'poop scoops' to maintain public hygiene, with municipal employees using 'Gandhigiri' (roses) when faced with arguments.

Why It Matters: Pet owners in Pune face fines for not cleaning up, highlighting stricter public cleanliness.