India, Sept. 7 -- The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram's (MCG) ongoing campaign, "Mission Safe Gurugram," aimed at clearing city roads of stray animals has discouraged cattle owners and dairy operators from abandoning livestock on the streets, said officials adding that several stray animals have also been relocated.

According to MCG data released on Saturday, since the campaign started last week, 597 stray cattle have been caught and shifted to gaushalas and nandishalas. In addition, based on citizen complaints, action has also been taken in 91 cases involving monkeys and 20 cases of stray dogs.

Officials said that many cattle owners have now started keeping their animals within their own premises, while others have moved them to rura...