Himachal: Nahan administration cracks down on careless cattle keepers

Himachal Pradesh: In view of growing concerns over the chaos caused by stray animals in public areas, the Nahan administration has taken strict measures against cattle keepers who allow their tagged animals to roam freely. Acting on the repeated complaints, Nahan Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Rajiv Sankhyan has directed the Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry Department, Executive Officer of Municipal Council and Police Station In-charge of Nahan to take immediate action. SDM Sankhyan emphasized that under a special drive supported by Trilokpur Temple Trust, several stray bulls have been relocated to gaushalas in collaboration with the Animal Husbandry Department and local authorities. The initiative was launched in response to people’s complaints about traffic obstruction and safety hazards caused by stray animals. As part of this effort, 13 bulls have been sent to Kotla Barog Gau Abhyaran, while 32 others have been relocated to Swavalambi Udyam Global Sangh in Handa Kundi, Solan. To ensure proper tracking, all the relocated bulls were tagged before relocation. Stray cows have also been identified in the municipal corporation area, details of which have been shared with the executive officer of the Municipal Council.
This data will be helpful in taking strict action against negligent cattle owners who fail to control their animals. Dr. Rajiv Khurana, Deputy Director, Animal Health & Breeding Department, had formed a dedicated team of veterinary officers and paravets to oversee the safe relocation of these animals. The process was carried out in full compliance with the guidelines of the Animal Transportation Act, 1978, ensuring humane treatment of the relocated cattle. Taking the action a step further, SDM Sankhyan has directed the Deputy Director, Animal Husbandry Department to report any tagged stray cattle found roaming in the Nahan Municipal Council area. The owners of these animals will be identified through their tag numbers, and necessary legal action, including penalties, will be taken. Citizens have also been urged to submit the photograph and tag details of any stray cattle they come across to the Nagar Parishad or Pashupalan Polyclinic in Nahan. Stressing on the seriousness of the issue, SDM Sankhyan said that stray cattle cause road accidents and often lead to traffic jams, so it is important to address the problem immediately. The administration is committed to ensuring public safety and is taking proactive steps to make Nahan a more organised and cattle-free city.