Stray cattle a menace on Ram Darbar roads in Chandigarh

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, May 29

Stray cattle menace has hit Ram Darbar residents hard as the local Municipal Corporation has failed to curb the problem.

Area residents say a large number of stray cattle are seen near Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Phase 1. They come out the main road and pose a huge risk to commuters.

“Several road accidents have taken place due to the stray cattle in the mornings. The authorities have not moved a bit. We have complained to the MC several times, but in vain,” said Anil Dadhwal, a Ram Darbar resident.

The southern area has been specifically hit by the menace. A large number of cattle are seen entering from Sector 48 and moving to different areas.

“It is a regular feature, but the police or the MC has not kept an eye on the person releasing the cattle at night and takes them back the next day. Only when a road accident happens, a challaning drive as a saving face exercise is carried out,” rued Mohanjit Kumar, another Ram Darbar resident.