Pakistani municipal workers dispose of a pile of dog carcasses in a suburb of Karachi on February 11, 2015. PHOTO: AFP
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Wednesday rounded up and culled a significant number of stray dogs in Karachi following reports of their rising population in the city.
The dogs were laid out in the hot sun after being killed and then dumped in a rubbish pile, Daily Mail reported.
Municipal workers prepare to dispose of a pile of dog carcasses in a suburb of Karachi on February 11, 2015. PHOTO: AFPThe campaign was launched at least three years ago after officials receiving several complaints of dog bites.
These animals are generally shot dead or fed poisoned meat on the orders of the authorities.
Officials become concerned about the number of stray dogs in Karachi and say they were prompted to take action. PHOTO: AFP
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