Ban on papers only as poly bags continue to kill stray cattle

  • | Sunday | 24th March, 2019

MOHALI: All efforts of Mohali Municipal Corporation to ban sale and use of polythene bags in the city haven't helped. As far as death of the stray cattle at cattle pound is concerned, the inquiry is being conducted and action will be taken once the report is submitted. The urban garbage in open dumps poses a real threat to them because they ingest the entire package — plastic bags and the leftovers. "However, the residents of Mohali feel that the chronic garbage dumps in the rural area and on every corner of the locality has huge quantity of polythene littered on which stray cattle graze and die. The polythene is being used with impunity in various markets, especially in kisan mandis in Mohali.Recently, a case of death of 280 odd stray cattle was highlighted in Mohali and post-mortem of 10 odd cattle revealed that the cause of death was due to excessive consumption of polythene bags.

TimesView Stray cows and bulls can be seen on city roads, chewing on something from the open bins and looking for anything edible to survive. The urban garbage in open dumps poses a real threat to them because they ingest the entire package — plastic bags and the leftovers. Over a period of time, this causes a build-up of plastic in their stomachs, and their death. The animals are dying, yet no one is bothered. There is a need to create awareness among people regarding proper plastic disposal systems to save environment and such animals. MOHALI: All efforts of Mohali Municipal Corporation to ban sale and use of polythene bags in the city haven't helped. The polythene is being used with impunity in various markets, especially in kisan mandis in Mohali.Recently, a case of death of 280 odd stray cattle was highlighted in Mohali and post-mortem of 10 odd cattle revealed that the cause of death was due to excessive consumption of polythene bags. The post-mortem report revealed that the stomach of stray cattle contained huge quantity of polythene along with blades, plastics and other sharp-edged kitchen items.The MC had banned the usage of polythene which remains on papers as the bans stand for usage, storage, manufacturing, distribution, recycling of polythene bags and material made of thermocol like disposable plates, glasses, cups and spoons. The MC has also adopted the notification issued by the Punjab government after which raids will be conducted to curb violators.Till date, polythene bags are being used with impunity in Mohali, especially in kisan mandis and colonies falling under the MC limit. Reports have also been submitted with the MC regarding stray cattle consuming polythene littered in parks and roadside garbage dumps.MC commissioner Bhupinder Pal Singh said, "The notification has been issued by the Punjab government and Mohali MC has adopted it. Now, we will carry out drives to challan those found violating the ban. It is also mandatory for the Swachh Survekshan survey to keep the city clean and polythene free. As far as death of the stray cattle at cattle pound is concerned, the inquiry is being conducted and action will be taken once the report is submitted."However, the residents of Mohali feel that the chronic garbage dumps in the rural area and on every corner of the locality has huge quantity of polythene littered on which stray cattle graze and die.

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