Shopian Admin Orders Removal of Roaming Horses

Concerned over growing public inconvenience and safety hazards, the Shopian administration has issued a strict directive ordering the immediate removal of freely roaming horses from the town, particularly from market areas and busy public roads.

- Observer News Service

Officials told KNO that a large number of horses have been seen wandering unattended across Shopian town, especially in crowded marketplaces and arterial roads. This unchecked movement has been causing frequent traffic congestion, obstructing the free flow of vehicles and pedestrians, and posing a serious threat to public safety.

“Such incidents are not only causing avoidable hardship to commuters and shopkeepers but also increasing the risk of accidents in busy areas,” an official said, adding that the situation has drawn repeated complaints from the general public.