Mohali, June 10 -- Punjab Gau Sewa commission vice-chairman Kimti Lal Bhagat today directed officials to ensure the relocation of stray and abandoned cattle from roads to gaushalas and government cattle pounds, stressing that negligence in cattle welfare would not be tolerated.

Chairing a review meeting at the district administrative complex, attended by officials from the district administration, police, animal husbandry department, municipal corporation (MC) and other concerned departments, Bhagat said the Punjab government and the commission are committed to ensuring the protection, welfare and proper care of cattle across the state.

He noted that stray cattle on roads not only disrupt traffic but also contribute to accidents and cro...