Indian Express 14.12.2009
MC to conduct survey to ascertain population of stray cows in city
The Municipal Corporation will be conducting a survey to ascertain the number of stray cattle in the city to formulate a policy to deal with the growing menace.
The problem of stray cattle continues in the sectors bordering villages, mostly in southern sectors. The situation especially becomes dangerous at night increasing the chances of accidents manifold.
While some villages in the city have been declared “cattle-free”, others are still battling the problem.
A large number of the animals found roaming belong to villagers who let them out at night. Some of the old animals are also abandoned.
The MC cattle pound can accommodate around 150 animals and when it is full, the animals are taken to the cow shelters in Sector 45 or Maloya that can accommodate 350 and 550 animals, respectively.
The animals that are caught are either let out after imposing a fine or sold. The civic body, however, lacks the facilities to catch stray cattle.
An official of the civic body said there was a need to have a well-defined policy to deal with the issue.
