Despite cow cess, stray cattle chaos in Kapurthala; residents warn of protest

Despite crores collected annually as cow cess, stray cattle continue to roam across major towns, including Kapurthala, raising serious questions over civic accountability and fund utilisation.

Residents say abandoned cows and bulls sit on highways, disrupt traffic, damage crops and cause frequent night-time accidents, yet no action has been seen on the ground. Gaushala operators complain of inadequate funds, fodder shortages, and unpaid bills, claiming that despite repeated requests, municipal bodies have failed to release timely financial support.

The stray dog menace has intensified across these towns. Packs of aggressive canines have taken over market areas and residential lanes, with multiple attacks reporting in recent weeks. Families now avoid stepping out after dark, morning walkers have changed routes, and shopkeepers complain that dogs chase pedestrians and delivery workers. Overgrown plots, collapsed boundary walls, and neglected empty land have become breeding grounds, yet municipal response remains slow.

Civil society groups and local resident associations accuse civic bodies of mismanagement and lack of transparency. They demand public disclosure of cow cess collections and expenditure, permanent road restoration, and large-scale sterilisation drives. Warning that patience is running out, community leaders across Kapurthala have threatened peaceful protests if immediate action is not taken.

While officials insist that repair works and cattle management plans are underway, the situation on ground continues unchanged, leaving taxpayers angry and unsafe — waiting for promises to finally turn into results.

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NGOs demand disclosure of cess collection

Civil society groups and local resident associations accuse civic bodies of mismanagement and lack of transparency. They demand public disclosure of cow cess collections and expenditure, permanent road restoration, and large-scale sterilisation drives. Warning that patience is running out, community leaders across Kapurthala have threatened peaceful protests if immediate action is not taken.