Goa, Jan. 26 -- Despite the government's recent announcement of a proposed legislation to impound stray cattle and hold owners accountable for accidents caused by them, the situation on the ground suggests it's more lip service than action.

In Mapusa, the growing population of stray dogs and cattle remains neglected, with civic authorities apparently doing little to address the issue. Most bovines and canines take over the streets at night, and the municipality has failed to effectively manage their numbers or behaviour.

Cattle, often aggressive and roaming freely, charge at motorists and pedestrians, squatting in the middle of roads and increasing the likelihood of accidents. The stray dogs create further chaos, particularly at night, ...