Stray cattle, illegal farms thrive 'unchecked'

Despite numerous complaints and efforts, Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has failed to resolve the issue of stray cattle as they continue to roam the city streets, disrupting traffic flow and creating sanitation issues.

- HT Correspondent

LUCKNOW:

Residents said the problem has only worsened. They claimed LMC only focused on some areas as places like Indira Nagar, Alambagh, Arjunganj, Sadar and Aashiyana were still struggling to tackle the issue. While LMC has cracked down on illegal dairy farms from time to time, the lack of consistent enforcement allowed such establishments to thrive, they added.

Rohit Srivastava, who lives in Manas Nagar, said stray cattle often blocked main roads in the area. "Every morning, I have to navigate my way through a herd of buffaloes. They occupy entire roads, block traffic, and sometimes even chase pedestrians."

Similarly, Shalini Verma, a resident of Arjunganj, shared her concerns: "It's not just about traffic. Stray cattle moving freely put commuters as well as themselves at risk."