Additional Deputy Commissioner Longleng, Thungchanbemo Tungoe, NCS, informed that a large number of dogs are roaming freely within town, causing public nuisance, scattering garbage on the streets, and creating unhygienic conditions, besides posing potential risks to public safety.

Therefore, in the interest of public health, cleanliness and safety, all dog owners within Longleng Town have been directed to keep their dogs properly secured within their premises and ensure that they are kept on a leash whenever taken outside, with immediate effect.

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It is further informed that the Longleng Town Council shall undertake necessary measures to control free-roaming dogs within its jurisdiction. Dogs found roaming unattended in public places shall be liable to be captured and handled in accordance with applicable animal welfare laws and regulations.

Furthermore, the owners of such dogs shall be liable to penalties, wherever authorized under the applicable rules, and other appropriate action as per law.

All concerned have been directed to strictly comply with this order with immediate effect.