Glue traps used to catch rats banned

Vadodara: The Vadodara district administration has banned the production, sale, and use of glue traps for catching rats, following directives issued by the Gujarat Animal Welfare Board in Gandhinagar.
The Vadodara district collector issued a statement on Tuesday emphasising that the use of glue traps is in violation of the Animal Cruelty Act, as rats endure immense suffering.
The district administration stressed the importance of controlling the rat population without contravening the Animal Cruelty Act.
Because of glue traps, a rat dies a painful death due to dehydration, hunger, and suffocation, the notification issued by the Vadodara district collectorate stated.