Chennai: Retired Army Veteran Injured in Stray Cattle Incident
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Synopsis
A retired army veteran was seriously injured in Ambattur, Chennai, due to a stray cow attack, prompting public outcry and raising concerns about stray cattle management by local authorities.
Key Takeaways
- Retired army man injured by a stray cow.
- Locals intervened during a separate attack on a woman and child.
- Public outrage over stray cattle management.
- GCC plans new cow sheds and stricter regulations.
- Budget of ₹12 crore allocated for cattle management.
Chennai, April 6 (NationPress) In a shocking event that underscores the increasing danger posed by stray cattle on urban streets, a retired army veteran encountered serious injuries from an aggressive cow in Ambattur on Sunday.
The retired army man was strolling along a road when he was suddenly attacked by the cow, resulting in significant injuries. He was promptly taken to a local hospital for medical attention.
This incident follows another report of a stray cattle attack that occurred a few days prior in Balaji Nagar, Kolathur, where a woman and her child were threatened by a cow with its calf. In an attempt to protect her child, the mother was injured by the cow’s horns, necessitating urgent local intervention.
Witnesses swiftly acted to drive the cow away and summoned an ambulance. Civic authorities later captured the cow for further handling.
Investigations are now underway to locate the animal's owner.
These events have ignited public anger and raised critical concerns regarding the effectiveness of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) in managing the stray cattle situation.
Residents have expressed their worries about the escalating issue and the inadequate measures taken against irresponsible cattle owners.
In a separate incident last August in Korukkupet, an elderly man sustained a fractured leg from a bull attack. Furthermore, in June 2024, a 34-year-old woman named V. Madhumathi from Tiruvottiyur faced severe injuries after being dragged by a stray buffalo, leading to the arrest of two individuals for negligence.
In light of these rising incidents, the GCC has announced numerous initiatives aimed at addressing the stray cattle problem.
The civic body plans to construct new cow sheds in areas like Shenoy Nagar, Tondiarpet, Madhavaram, and Sholinganallur, while also renovating existing facilities in Nolambur and Kodungaiyur.
Cattle owners will be mandated to pay a fee of ₹10 daily for each cow accommodated in the sheds.
To improve management, the corporation will register all cow sheds, establish new Animal Birth Control Centres, and hire temporary staff to oversee stray cattle on the streets.
Moreover, plans are underway to create designated cattle yards—authorized spaces for housing domesticated animals.
The GCC has allocated a budget of ₹12 crore for the construction and renovation of cow sheds.
Cattle in these facilities will be prohibited from roaming unless it’s an emergency or for medical purposes.
With the frequency of stray cattle incidents increasing, the public is urging authorities to expedite these initiatives and impose stricter penalties on negligent owners to avert further incidents.
