Gurgaon: Residents of Sector 9A have raised concerns about illegal dairy operations in the area, due to which cows and buffaloes are left roaming freely around the sector. Herds are often seen wandering through residential streets and creating a nuisance, they said.
According to residents, dairy operators in the adjacent Surya Vihar and Devi Lal colonies allow their animals to wander into sector roads, obstructing traffic flow and posing safety risks for both pedestrians and motorists. This has led to unhygienic conditions and damage to green areas. The streets are often littered with animal waste, creating not only an unpleasant environment but also a health risk, they said.
“The streets are filled with animal waste and a constant filthy smell hangs in the air. Moreover, it’s dangerous to navigate through the roads with these cattle blocking the way. They graze in vacant plots, damaging plants outside the houses,” said Vinod Arora, RWA president of Sector 9A.
A particularly alarming consequence of these operations is the disposal of cow dung, which is being carelessly thrown into the sewers, leading to the sewer line becoming clogged. Despite numerous complaints filed with the MCG, residents said there was no effective action taken against the illegal operation of dairies.
“Not only do we have to deal with the animals blocking the path, but the situation is compounded by the cow dung being thrown into the sewers, which causes frequent blockages and overflows in the area. We raised the matter with MCG but they are yet to enforce regulations against these illegal dairy operations. The health and safety of residents are at stake. Despite being illegal, they are mushrooming right under the nose of civic authorities,” said Suraj Bhola, RWA general secretary of Sector 9A.
Meanwhile, MCG joint commissioner Pardeep Kumar told TOI, “All dairy operations across the city have been mapped out by the sanitation wing and zone-wise details have been submitted. All SSIs have been directed to issue challans to illegal dairy owners and submit weekly report.”
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