Drive to check cattle menace held across city
Lucknow: The teams of Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) initiated action against illegal dairies and encroachment, following a TOI report on cattle menace published on Monday.
The drive was carried out in many areas, mainly along G-20 Road near Janeshwar Mishra Park in the Gomti Nagar Extension area.
The drive led to the seizure of 16 buffaloes and 1 cow, which were sent to the municipal animal shelter (Kanji House) in Thakurganj. The animals will only be released after fines are paid, and the action is expected to bring in around Rs 3,25,000 in penalties.
According to LMC officials, several complaints were received about unauthorized dairies and encroachment in the area.
Dr Abhinav Verma, Animal Welfare Officer, said, "We received several complaints from residents about stray animals affecting both traffic and public health. Following these complaints and media reports, we initiated strict action to enforce municipal regulations. We remain committed to keeping the city clean and safe."
More intensive drives will be launched to catch stray cattle and remove animals left roaming on roads or kept in illegal dairies, he added.
LMC officials clarified that operating a dairy within city limits without a licence is illegal. A maximum of two cows may be kept, but with permission, but buffaloes are not allowed under the Municipal Corporation Act, 1959, due to pollution concerns.
Lucknow: The teams of Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) initiated action against illegal dairies and encroachment, following a TOI report on cattle menace published on Monday.
The drive was carried out in many areas, mainly along G-20 Road near Janeshwar Mishra Park in the Gomti Nagar Extension area.
The drive led to the seizure of 16 buffaloes and 1 cow, which were sent to the municipal animal shelter (Kanji House) in Thakurganj. The animals will only be released after fines are paid, and the action is expected to bring in around Rs 3,25,000 in penalties.
According to LMC officials, several complaints were received about unauthorized dairies and encroachment in the area.
Dr Abhinav Verma, Animal Welfare Officer, said, "We received several complaints from residents about stray animals affecting both traffic and public health. Following these complaints and media reports, we initiated strict action to enforce municipal regulations. We remain committed to keeping the city clean and safe."
More intensive drives will be launched to catch stray cattle and remove animals left roaming on roads or kept in illegal dairies, he added.
LMC officials clarified that operating a dairy within city limits without a licence is illegal. A maximum of two cows may be kept, but with permission, but buffaloes are not allowed under the Municipal Corporation Act, 1959, due to pollution concerns.
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