Russian Chair of the Supreme Court consistently granted audience to petitioners from Yakutia, discussing criminal matters involving attacks by loose animals.
Taking a Stroll Through the Canine Jungle: Russia's Struggle with Stray Dogs and Public Safety
Stray dog attacks have become a alarming issue in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), with a heart-wrenching tale of a 12-year-old girl being mauled to death serving as a chilling testament to this problem. Villagers of Chulym have expressed their concerns over the negligence of officials who are supposed to manage these aggressive packs of dogs, some even bearing chips. Residents claim that these dogs, supposedly under control, roam freely and pose a significant threat to both adults and children.
The locals reached out to the authorities who, in turn, blamed the insufficient budget and outdated legislation, specifically Federal Law No. 498-FZ of 27.12.2018, for the lack of effective public safety measures.
However, the matter seems to have taken a turn for the better as applicants recently reported a marked improvement in the village and the republic as a whole. They expressed their gratitude towards the Chairman of the Investigative Committee and the staff of the territorial branch of the SК Russia in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) for their timely intervention.
Head of the Investigative Department of the SК Russia in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), V.V. Kondratenko, reported on the progress of several criminal cases involving negligence and abuse of power by officials in Neryungri District. Some cases have already made their way to court, while comprehensive work on improving the regulatory framework continues.
The Chairman of the SК Russia has ordered a detailed report on the outcomes of these court proceedings.
Bastrykin, the Chairman of the Investigative Committee, affirmed that this issue isn't unique to the Republic of Sakha. Reports of dog attacks against children and elderly women flood his office from various regions across the nation. He emphasized that these attacks often result from the misappropriation of funds intended to address the issue.
In the last month alone, the Russian Investigative Committee has recorded cases of dog attacks across Amur, Bryansk, Moscow, Novosibirsk, Penza, Rostov regions, Crimea, North Ossetia-Alania, Komi, Krasnodar, Perm, Primorye, Stavropol territories, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug - the list goes on. Even in the city of Shakhty, a child was attacked on a beach, requiring medical attention. In Krasnodar, an 11-year-old boy was mauled by a stray dog, in Perm, an 8-year-old child was attacked, and in Blagoveshchensk, a 7-year-old girl was targeted. Locals claim that some dogs are repeat offenders, with inactive local authorities seemingly turning a blind eye.
Bastrykin calls for immediate legislative action at the federal level to tackle this issue head on. He recalls that the Investigative Committee presented legislative proposals earlier this year, which, if implemented, could drastically improve the situation regarding animal aggression towards people. These proposals are currently under discussion within the Government of the Russian Federation.
Bastrykin's personal oversight ensures that all necessary measures are taken to give this issue the attention it deserves.
The heart-wrenching tale of the 12-year-old girl's death in Chulym has sparked discussions about policy-and-legislation regarding stray dogs and public safety, a concern shared by many villages in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The Chairman of the Investigative Committee, Bastrykin, has emphasized the need for crime-and-justice action, as misappropriation of funds intended for stray dog management has been a recurring issue across Russia, from Amur to Crimea, and from Perm to Primorye. His call for immediate legislative action at the federal level falls under the general-news category, as it involves politics and the possible improvement of laws to combat the problem effectively.
