Stray cattle at TMB Colony in Thoothukudi on Sunday.
| Photo Credit: N. RAJESH
Stray animals on the streets of Thoothukudi city continue to be a major concern and has prompted calls for immediate action and a long-term strategy from the Corporation.The situation persisits despite several measures being taken by Thoothukudi Corporation to control the stray dog and cattle menace. The rootcause of the problem lies in the fact that most of the bovines are not stray, but are domestic animals deliberately unleashed by their owners on the streets. In a bid ro tackle the issue, the Corporation implemented stringent measures last year, including imposition of a penalty of ₹5,000 on cattle owners who allow their animals to roam freely in the city in violation of civic regulations.And to address the stray dog population in the city, the Corporation has been carrying out Animal Birth Control (ABC) measures at the ABC centre located in Tharuvaikulam dumping yard. Now that a new government is in place, the issue of stray animals has once again reared its head, with residents demanding that the civic authorities address the problem expeditiously.
Stray dogs at TMB Colony in Thoothukudi on Sunday.
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