
Sudha Murty, author and Rajya Sabha MP, urged Bengaluru residents to treat street dogs with kindness and compassion during a Bengaluru Police podcast. She emphasized that animals are part of families and require affection more than food. Murty shared stories of her pet dog Gopi, a local cultural icon, and encouraged people not to harm strays or feed them unsuitable food. She also highlighted the importance of teaching children empathy towards animals and suggested supporting street dogs through feeding and sterilization.
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