DAPORIJO : A joint enforcement drive conducted by the Upper Subansiri district administration in Daporijo township on Monday resulted in the seizure of 21 stray animals found roaming unattended on roads and in public places.

The drive, carried out under the supervision of an Executive Magistrate, was part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to improve public safety, maintain road discipline and enforce cattle control regulations.

During the operation, officials seized eight cattle and 13 goats for violating notified restrictions against allowing domestic livestock to stray freely in public areas.

The enforcement drive was conducted with the assistance of officials from the concerned departments and field staff. The district administration said owners of the seized animals would be proceeded against under the applicable provisions of law. The animals will be released only after completion of the prescribed legal formalities and payment of penalties, wherever applicable.

Stating that stray livestock pose a serious risk to motorists, pedestrians and public sanitation, the administration reiterated that repeated advisories have been issued directing livestock owners to keep their animals properly secured.

The district administration warned that similar enforcement drives would continue regularly and that stricter action would be taken against habitual violators. It also appealed to livestock owners to cooperate in maintaining public order, cleanliness and road safety. (DIPR)