Gurgaon: Residents of Sushant Lok-1 have complained about stray cattle in the colony, saying that they are damaging property, leaving roads littered with dung and creating a constant fear of accidents. Despite complaints to the authorities, they claim the problem remains unresolved.From early morning till late evening, herds of cattle can be seen moving through the colony’s internal roads. Residents allege that many of the animals are abandoned by their owners, while others gather after being fed on roadsides.“There is hardly a day when we don’t come across stray cattle on our streets. Bulls have fought in the middle of residential roads, damaged electricity meters installed on poles and hit parked vehicles. Children, the elderly and even motorists are at risk. The dung left behind also creates unhygienic conditions,” said Ashok Dalwani, general secretary of the Sushant Lok RWA.Residents said they are not against the welfare of cattle but believe they should be housed in gaushalas instead of being left to roam on public roads, where they endanger both people and traffic.“We have written to the deputy commissioner, the municipal commissioner and several other authorities. We have also sent reminders, but no effective action has been taken. The problem continues to grow, and residents are worried that a serious accident could happen if the cattle are not removed,” said Deepak Verma, RWA president.When contacted, Puran Singh Yadav, vice-chairman of Haryana Gau Seva Aayog, said the state is working on a uniform framework for stray cattle management. “A common policy is being prepared to streamline the rescue and rehabilitation of stray cattle. A separate tender will be floated after a detailed assessment. Until the new system is in place, municipal bodies, including the MCG, will continue carrying out rescue operations under their existing arrangements,” he said.
