Nashik’s Niphad Sees Bizarre Protest As Activists Unleash Stray Dogs Inside Civic Body Office - WATCH

Activists staged a dramatic protest inside Nashik's Niphad Nagar Panchayat office, releasing four to five stray dogs into the municipal administration's premises. The action, led by Yuva Sena district chief Vikram Randhave, aimed to draw attention to the town's escalating stray animal crisis, which residents say has been ignored by local authorities.

The demonstrators, including local residents and party members, transformed the office into an impromptu shelter for the street dogs and laid a garland of currency notes as a symbolic protest against what they claimed was systemic civic negligence. Chief Officer Dhiraj Bhamre's desk became the focal point of their frustration, bearing the symbolic tribute to their grievances.

The protest followed months of citizens' complaints, which produced no tangible results. The surge in the stray dog population in Niphad and nearby rural areas has created severe safety hazards, making daily life a constant threat for children, women, and elderly residents. Aggressive canine packs have been known to chase two-wheelers, leading to a rise in road accidents.

Activists have issued a stern ultimatum to the Nagar Panchayat leadership, demanding immediate action to tackle the growing dog menace. They called for comprehensive population control programs, including sterilization and vaccination drives, warning that passive management is no longer an option. Protesters warned that future demonstrations would intensify if the municipal authorities fail to deliver effective solutions.