A man in a dog suit, a peculiar protest in Madhya Pradesh Collectorate office

A man clad in a dog costume entered the Khandwa Collectorate in Madhya Pradesh on Monday, causing an unusual protest against the city's growing stray dog problem. This theatrical act was spurred by complaints that Rs 40 lakh had been billed for dog sterilization, despite thousands of people still reporting dog bites. During a public hearing, protesters claimed that while the municipal corporation spent heavily, the stray dog population had not decreased and the incidents were still causing concern, especially among children and pedestrians.

Khandwa Additional Collector Kashi Ram Badole stated that the administration had investigated the allegation of a Rs 40 lakh expenditure for sterilization that never took place. He promised to take necessary action if the claims were confirmed, explaining that the matter had been brought to the Municipal Commissioner's attention.

Leader of the Opposition in the Khandwa Municipal Corporation, Mullu Rathore, echoed the protesters' grievances, noting that the complaint cited over 13,225 cases of dog bites. He accused the civic body of wasting funds on sterilization efforts that had not yielded results, and pointed out that the stray dog population was only growing.

He also alleged that fraud had occurred in the tendering process, and announced an application had been filed to address the issue and hold those responsible accountable.