Canacona: Canacona motorists are facing risks as stray cattle continue to occupy NH 66 and interior village roads. Two-wheeler riders are forced to brake or swerve suddenly, raising the risk of accidents and making daily travel unsafe.Local Natividade D’Sa said motorists, particularly two-wheeler riders, often face a greater risk of accidents.D’Sa said stray cattle are often injured and diseased, with no one to care for them.Last week, former panchayat member Sanjeev Naik said four accidents were reported between Dapot and Char Rasta.Naik said civic bodies have failed to address the issue. “Multiple incidents of cattle being killed on the highways have been reported,” he said.He said the bypass from Char Rasta to Mashem has also witnessed several accidents involving cattle.Stray cattle are mostly seen loitering on the roads of Shristhal, Ardhofond, Mastimol, Partagal, Poinguinim, Chaudi, Bhatpal, and Agonda.“How many more fatal accidents will it take for the local bodies and the transport department to wake up?” said Metri, a local.Animal lovers also want the issue addressed, and it was also discussed in gram sabhas.With assembly polls in a few months, locals say the authorities must address the issue without delay.
