Saidapet, Triplicane, Vyasarpadi, Koyambedu and Nanganallur are some of the localities where the menace of cows and buffaloes is rampant
Cows and buffaloes roaming on the streets and eating from garbage bins are a common sight in many areas in the city.
Saidapet, Triplicane, Vyasarpadi, Koyambedu and Nanganallur are just some of the localities where residents constantly complain about the issue but to no avail. They are demanding that the cattle be moved outside the city limits.
Four injured
In the past two weeks, at least four persons in Triplicane suffered fractures after being hit by cattle charging through the narrow streets of the area. One incident happened during a religious procession recently.
“One man has been hospitalised. We would easily have around 150 cows on Mada Street. Nagoji Rao Street has a layer of cow dung on the tar, and people are afraid to walk on it. If we go to complain to the police, some 10 people try to influence us and we finally end up returning…
