Sri Lanka Police has denied allegations that street dogs are being removed from Colombo ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country.
Speaking to NewsWire, a senior police officer dismissed the claims as completely false.
“We have not taken any action and it’s a complete lie,” he said.
“We have asked protesters where this has happened, and they are unable to provide any information,” he added.
The officer confirmed that special security measures have been put in place for the Indian Prime Minister’s visit, but insisted that no such actions, as claimed by protesters, have been taken.
The clarification comes after several animal rights activists staged a protest outside the Indian High Commission in Colombo, condemning what they described as an attempt by authorities to clear street dogs in and around the city.
Protesters held banners and placards, claiming the dogs had been removed to “beautify” the city or possibly due to security concerns regarding the Indian leader’s movements. (NewsWire)
