Union minister Maneka Gandhi has jumped into the alleged row between noted Kathak exponent and Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar winner Uma Dogra and members of Jal Padma society at Goregaon West over her fondness for feeding stray dogs in the area. Gandhi has written an email to the society, warning them to ensure that there is no mistreatment of the animals or of Dogra, or the members might face police action.

Sources in her office said along with the email, the minister has also informed the police about the alleged harassment. Following the email that was sent by her on Monday, the society has called for a special general body meeting (SGM). Its agenda says they will discuss the puppies and Dogra, who is allegedly making the issue more problematic.