Stray cattle hinder traffic in Karnal

Sunit Dhawan

Tribune News Service

Rohtak, September 16

Residents of Rohtak as well as commuters passing through the city face inconvenience as stray cattle occupy the busy roads, including national highways.

Hordes of cattle can be seen roaming and resting on the roads round the clock, which not only hinders the movement of vehicular traffic, but also poses the risk of road accidents.

Several mishaps have been caused due to the stray cattle occupying city roads in the recent past, especially during the night hours.

“Stray cattle have become a big nuisance for the residents. They add to the woes of commuters who are already grappling with damaged, potholed and waterlogged roads,” says Mahavir Singh, a resident.

Bimla Devi, a retired teacher, points out that the stray cattle often cause road mishaps, in which people get injured or even killed.

“The authorities concerned should take effective steps to tackle the stray cattle menace and provide some relief to residents,” she maintains.

Contacted for his comments, the Rohtak Municipal Commissioner, Dr Narhari Singh Banger, asserted that their teams have been catching and rehabilitating stray cattle, but their number keeps on increasing.

“Owners/managers of certain gaushalas/dairies often abandon cows which have been rendered useless for them. Cattle also come to the city from nearby towns and villages quite frequently,” he points out, adding that they have sought an additional vehicle to catch stray cattle.