Cities in UP to launch drive against unlicensed pets

Residents of cities in Uttar Pradesh who keep dogs as pets without bothering to take a municipal licence, beware. If you are found out, the authorities may fine you Rs5,000 and take away your pet, to release it only after you have paid the penalty and acquired a licence. If you don’t pay up, your pet will be sent to a dog shelter home. With the government of Uttar Pradesh making licences mandatory for pet...