Authorities step up measures to prevent fog-related crashes
Gaushala operators in Ambala told to take in as many stray cattle possible, Kurukshetra admn removes encroachments from highways
In view of the foggy conditions and poor visibility, the Kurukshetra and Ambala district administrations have started taking precautionary measures to prevent road accidents on national highways and internal roads. The Ambala administration has urged gaushala operators to take in as many stray cattle as possible to prevent road accidents caused by wandering animals.
Deputy Commissioner Ajay Singh Tomer said it has been decided that no cattle should be left on roads. Maintaining that representatives of gaushalas should make arrangements to shift cattle to shelters, he said the administration will provide all possible support to for the purpose. A meeting in this regard has been held with the officials of the Animal Husbandry Department and representatives of the gaushalas.
During the meeting, the DC sought information from the Deputy Director, Animal Husbandry Department, and civic body officials regarding the work being done for the relocation of the stray cattle.
The DC told the gaushala representatives that the district administration will make arrangements for the relocation of stray cattle, besides providing veterinary services and other assistance. Maintaining that Gau Seva Aayog releases funds for the gaushalas, the DC assured of addressing any issue related to finances.
The DC also instructed the Subdivisional Magistrates (SDMs) to hold meetings with the gaushala representatives and resolve their issues.
During the meeting, the representatives provided detailed information about the number of cattle they can accommodate in respective gaushalas.
In Kurukshetra, Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena said encroachments are being removed from the roads to prevent accidents on highways. Illegal structures have been removed from roadside on NH-44 in the Shahabad area. The encroachers were warned of legal action if they occupied the roadside again.
The DC said besides highways, the campaign will be conducted on other roads. Reflectors are also being installed on heavy vehicles so that they can be spotted easily even if the visibility is poor.
