Saturday, 31 AUGUST 2024 | PNS | DEHRADUN
Considering frequent traffic jams and accidents caused by stray animals-especially cattle on the roads, the Pauri senior superintendent of police Lokeshwar Singh has launched a special 15-day campaign across the district. Though such campaigns are often undertaken by municipal bodies, the police are taking a proactive approach in tackling the problem at their level. The SSP said that the campaign aims to control the problems caused by stray animals and enhance road safety. He has instructed all police station heads in the district to use public address systems and other communication methods to raise awareness among cattle owners. He said that the focus is on urging residents to register their animals with the Animal Husbandry department and prevent them from roaming freely on the streets. The initiative also highlights the potential hazards of stray cattle, including traffic congestion and accidents. He informed that the police have been actively engaging with the community in the town and nearby villages. They are emphasising the importance of animal registration and responsible pet ownership, he said. He informed that police are also warning people that failure to register their domesticated cattle or allowing them to roam on the streets will result in a legal action against them under the Uttarakhand Cow Protection Act, 2015 and other relevant acts. The campaign is a crucial step towards ensuring safer roads and a more organised approach to managing stray animals in the district, he added.
