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Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation mulling to introduce new rules to regulate ownership of pet dogs

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17.05.2025

New Delhi: In order to regulate pet dog ownership, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is planning to introduce new set of rules. The development comes after the death of a four-month-old infant in Ahmedabad due to the fatal mauling by a pet Rottweiler. According to a report by the Hindustan Times, the AMC is now deliberating to bring about new rules regarding ownership of pet dog.

On May 12, a pet Rottweiler named Rocky mauled a four-month-old girl named Rushika to death. The incident took place in Ahmedabad’s Hathijan area. The dog broke free from its leash and lunged at the infant. It bit her multiple times on the head while she was being carried by her 17-year-old aunt. Rushika’s mother, Puja, later filed a police complaint. The infant was taken to hospital but died during treatment.

Not just aggressive breeds, but the rules planned to be introduced will pertain to........

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