Palampur’s Cow Cess Fails: Stray Cattle Menace Claims Lives
Palampur continues to grapple with a burgeoning stray cattle problem, resulting in a tragic rise in road accidents and even fatalities. The situation highlights a critical failure of existing measures.
Despite the imposition of a “Cow Cess” tax, intended to fund cattle shelters, and despite court orders mandating their establishment, the town’s stray cattle population remains unchecked.
Existing shelters, meant to address this very problem, lie largely non-operational. This leaves residents vulnerable and increasingly frustrated with the lack of effective solutions.
Local groups, exasperated by the inaction, are now preparing to approach the courts again, seeking immediate intervention to mitigate this escalating crisis.
The tragic consequences underscore a pressing need for effective implementation of existing policies and a renewed commitment to animal welfare and public safety in Palampur. The lack of accountability for the misused Cow Cess funds demands a thorough investigation and transparent action.
