Delhi Airport has responded after several users questioned the disappearance of two stray dogs, Dholu and Kaddu, from its premises. The issue gained attention online and quickly turned into a wider debate on animal welfare and transparency. The conversation intensified after animal rights activist Priyanshi criticised the airport in a strongly worded post on X. She questioned the airport’s claims and alleged that contractors were seen removing the dogs on CCTV. Her post drew significant attention, with many users echoing similar concerns. People questioned the official version of events and asked for clarity on the dogs’ whereabouts.
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No bites happened. And the brown dog (Dholu/brownie) is not back yet. They claim they have got to know kaddu is missing from social media. Really? Then why are your contractors captured in CCTV removing the dogs? God!@DelhiAirport authorities are more shameless than I thought! https://t.co/BISsy1GIRe
— Priyanshi (@pricatttt) April 7, 2026
Airport clarifies its stand
In response, Delhi Airport issued a detailed statement on its official X account. The airport said that several community dogs live across its terminals and are regularly cared for and fed. It added that trained teams follow veterinary guidelines to ensure the animals’ health and behaviour remain balanced.
Addressing the brown dog, identified by users as Dholu, the airport stated that it had recently bitten two individuals and shown signs of aggression. It said the dog was carefully handled, calmed, and then returned to its familiar area. The airport also acknowledged reports of another dog, Kaddu, missing from Terminal 3 since March 26. It said it became aware of this through social media and expressed hope that the dog is safe. Authorities also urged passengers not to feed or engage with the dogs in ways that could provoke them, noting that rising dog bite incidents are a concern and require shared responsibility.
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Debate over animal welfare continues
Despite the clarification, the response has not fully settled the issue online. Several users defended the dogs, saying they had interacted with them and never found them aggressive. Some frequent travellers shared that they had often seen and fed the dogs, describing them as calm and familiar. Others questioned the airport’s claims about aggression and raised concerns about how the animals were handled or possibly relocated. As the debate continues, two key questions remain unanswered for many people.
