Animal rights activists in Hyderabad are raising concerns over the absence of the Telangana State Animal Welfare Board since 2022. This has led to unregulated pet shops, illegal animal trafficking, and unethical breeding practices. Activists highlight the blatant disregard for regulations, including the sale of underage puppies and dire conditions in animal markets. Post navigation Kanwar Yatra: Supreme Court to hear plea challenging UP’s directive mandating display of QR codes; petition says rule violates privacy How Bahrain’s billion-dollar waters are turning empty shores into floating villas and mega-yachts