Combating stray animal menace in Thoothukudi city
Residents of Thoothukudi are demanding urgent action from the Corporation to address the growing menace of stray dogs and cattle. Despite previous measures like fines and animal birth control programs, the issue persists, causing safety concerns near schools and residential areas.
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This highlights the challenges of urban management and public safety in rapidly growing cities.
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.
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