Movement of cattle in herds goes unchecked

Our Correspondent

Nakodar, February 27

The Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) order banning the movement of cattle in herds has remained confined to papers only as members of the Gujjar community continue to graze their cattle on roads, canals and other places.

In his orders issued some time ago, Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Sarangal had said that the general public and social associations had brought to his notice that several people, especially in rural areas, roam around with herd of cattle. It results in obstruction in traffic and often leads to road accidents. These cattle destroy saplings on roadsides and crops.

The order has banned the movement of cattle in herds in rural areas and authorised the authorities concerned to act against violators.

Bhupinder Kumar, alias Sonu, a social activist, in a recent representation to the Deputy Commissioner said no action was taken by any competent authority or department to implement this order.

Bhupinder said he, along with other residents, lodged several complaints with the Nurmahal police regarding the movement of cattle in herds in rural and urban areas, but to no avail.

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