CHENNAI: Expressing distress over the attack on a schoolgirl by a stray cow, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss urged the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and city police to curb the stray cattle menace in the city.
In his statement, Anbumani said, “The girl has been admitted to a hospital. It is distressing that the girl is in the hospital instead of returning home.”
He added that stray cattle have become a reason for road accidents. Several accidents occur in the city, suburban areas, East Coast Road (ECR) and Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) as cows enter the roads suddenly. This should be prevented as loss of lives occurs due to stray cattle, he said.
Anbumani noted that the stray cattle menace in the city is increasing. “This is due to inaction. In Chennai, cattle rearing cannot be viewed as a legal perception. Cattle rearing is a major livelihood of natives of the city, and livelihood perception also to be needed. At the same time, injuries due to cattle should not be allowed, “ he opined.
He urged the civic body and police to take action against stray cattle to protect the public, especially children. The state government should ensure quality treatment for the affected girl.