Chandigarh, January 14
In response to the tragic deaths of cows at a Chandigarh gaushala, Commissioner of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh (MCC) and Deputy Commissioner today visited the site for a firsthand assessment and to initiate immediate remedial actions.
A post-mortem examination of the cow carcasses is underway to pinpoint the exact cause of death. Additionally, a magisterial inquiry has been ordered, led by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADM), with support from the Director of Animal Husbandry Department, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) East, and the local Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO). The ADM has been instructed to submit the report at the earliest.
MCC has suspended Dr. Inderdeep Kaur, Medical Officer of Health (MOH), and terminated services of contractual staff at the gaushala, including veterinary doctor Dr. Ravinder Singh Dhaliwal, Sanitary Inspector Ramlal Singh, Supervisor Lovely and other multi-tasking staff (MTS). An FIR has been registered, with legal action promised against those found guilty.
To bolster gaushala management, MCC must prioritize cleanliness and hygiene. Joint Commissioner, MCC, will now hold fortnightly review meetings with gaushala sanchalaks. A dedicated animal husbandry department team will conduct regular medical check-ups, while CCTV cameras will be installed for 24/7 monitoring, transparency, and better animal care.
The Chandigarh Administration reaffirmed its dedication to animal welfare and zero tolerance for negligence in municipal facilities.
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