(Update:) The Dzongkhag Tshogdu has decided that sterilisation is the only immediate solution against the pack of stray dogs attacking cattle as well as people in Haa.
“Many people have been bitten by dogs in Uesu Gewog. Four cows have also been attacked. A few days back, a dead body was found half eaten by dogs, and we don’t know for sure if the deceased was attacked by the dogs, or had been eaten only after death. We need a solution urgently,” said Uesu Gup Tenzin Jamba.
The Dzongkhag Education officer, Sonam Tenzin, said several school children have also been bitten. He said there is an immediate need to reduce the dog population in the dzongkhag.
“When we go cycling in the mornings, the dogs chase us; they do that even when we drive. We need to find other means to curb this problem, and not only look at sterilisation.” He said about 10 people have also been bitten in the town area. “We need to also help the Livestock office address this problem.”
Meanwhile, the District livestock officer has said the dogs have the right to remain free, and shared that sterilization is the only solution to this situation.
