The Supreme Court’s strict order on removing stray dogs from Delhi-NCR has triggered a sharp public reaction, with Ritika Sajdeh, wife of cricketer Rohit Sharma, finding herself in the middle after posting an emotional message against the move.
In her Instagram story, Ritika opposed the removal of all stray dogs from the streets, saying they are not a menace but an essential part of the city. She described them guarding shops, waiting for biscuits, and greeting children after school.
Her post drew mixed reactions. Supporters praised her compassion, but critics accused her of ignoring safety concerns, with some resorting to abuse and even using derogatory language. Social media quickly turned into a heated battleground over the issue.
The Supreme Court has directed civic bodies in Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad and other NCR areas to immediately start capturing stray dogs. Once caught, they cannot be released back onto the streets, and shelters must handle sterilisation and vaccination.
The order also calls for dog-bite cases to be addressed within four hours, CCTV coverage of capture drives, and warns that obstructing officials could lead to contempt of court. It is aimed at reducing attacks, especially in high-risk areas.
Ritika admits there are bite cases but says locking up all strays is not the solution. She suggests sterilisation, vaccination, feeding zones, and adoption drives as humane alternatives to mass removal from the streets.
The debate now centres on public safety versus animal welfare. Supporters of the court’s order focus on protecting people, while animal rights advocates warn of suffering and overcrowded shelters if dogs are removed in large numbers.
With the capture drive about to begin across NCR, the controversy is far from over. Whether the court’s strict plan succeeds or Ritika’s humane proposals gain ground, this clash between safety and compassion will continue.
Instagram story of Rohit Sharma’s wife. This bitch lives in her luxury apartment in Mumbai, travels in luxury cars and then gives sermons of stray dogs should be kept on roads which are becoming menace to normal people. Shameful and disgusting. pic.twitter.com/VLC0vZGrYX
— Rohith (@rohithverse) August 12, 2025
