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more-inDog lovers from across the city allege that GHMC is violating animal protection norms while carrying out birth control programme and vaccination. They also alleged staff at Autonagar Animal Shelter, which carries out the animal birth control programme in their area, was not responsive. As per the regulations of the Animal Welfare Board of India, dogs picked up for anti-rabies vaccination and sterilisation have to be returned to the area where they were picked up. The GHMC has not returned the dog to our neighbourhood yet,” said Saritha Naidu, a resident of the area. When contacted for response about the allegations, P.
Venkateshwar Reddy, Chief Veterinary Officer for GHMC, denied the allegations of violation..