Kerala India Has Created A Route To Euthanise Aggressive Street Dogs. Who Decides Which Dogs Qualify?

Kerala has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure governing the euthanasia of street dogs considered aggressive or seriously diseased. The Government Order, G.O.(Ms) No.116/2026/LSGD, was issued by the Local Self Government Department on 22 August 2026.

There is an important distinction to make at the outset. This is not a policy authorising indis…