Stray cattle menace has become a serious matter not only in major cities and towns but also in villages. May it be the villages of Adpai, Durbhat, Agapur or Ramnathi and Queula in Ponda, cattle occupy the main road proving risky for the lives of travellers and pedestrians alike. They even occupy the entrance area at the premises of VP of Durbhat.
However it makes no difference to the local elected representatives who remain silent spectators in this regard. During recent years, many accidents have taken place due to the presence of bovines on the road. While some victims have been seriously injured, others have died after sustaining serious head injuries. The Directorate of Panchayats as a competent authority should issue strict instruction to the village panchayats in the state to initiate appropriate positive steps to curb this growing menace. Seen in the picture are cattle occupying the road near Two Pillars at Queula village in Ponda. The DOP should depute its representatives to villages in order to get acquainted with the existing situation. Let us hope that this competent authority would not neglect, but monitor this important matter in public interest. No doubt, travellers need to be assured safety at all times.
Pravin U Sardessai, Adpai
