GS4 · UPSC Mains
You are posted as a District Magistrate (DM) of a district where residents are facing the menace of stray dogs. Instances of dogs chasing two-wheelers, cyclists and attacking pedestrians are on the rise. Elderly persons as well as children are the worst-hit and recently, an 8 year old girl was severely injured by a pack of dogs. The perceived magnanimity of the problem and inaction from government authorities have prompted vigilante groups to cull dogs in mass numbers. However, local NGOs have come out against such a practice of mass culling and are calling for stringent action against those killing stray dogs. (a) What are the ethical issues involved in the above case? (b) As the DM, suggest short-term and long-term measures to tackle the above issue.
GS4 · Case studies on the above issues
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Kumar Sihag | — | VisionIAS | p.39 |
| Diksha Joshi | — | VisionIAS | p.39 |
| Manan Bhat | — | VisionIAS | p.39 |
| Bhuvi Gupta | — | VisionIAS | p.38 |
| Asad Zuberi | — | VisionIAS | p.39 |
| Ankita Puwar | — | VisionIAS | p.39 |
| Naman Goyal | — | VisionIAS | p.39 |
| Amar Meena | — | VisionIAS | p.39 |
| Utsav Anand | — | VisionIAS | p.39 |
| Parth Gupta | — | VisionIAS | p.39 |
| RITIKA VERMA | — | VisionIAS | p.39 |
| Asad Zuberi | — | Vision | p.39 |
| Gamini Singla | — | Vision | p.40 |
| Gamini Singla | — | Vision | p.40 |
| Gamini Singla | — | Vision | p.102 |
| Diksha Joshi | — | Vision | p.39 |