India, Nov. 17 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has flagged that the four designated cow shelters in the city are already burdened and might not be able to accommodate any more captured cows. The report was submitted in the house of councillors meeting on Thursday after the Supreme Court last week directed the removal of stray cattle from arterial roads.

While hearing a case regarding stray dogs, the Supreme Court on November 7 directed the municipal authorities to ensure removal of stray cattle from arterial roads and highways, pertaining to directions issued by the Rajasthan High Court.

"Since the gaushalas (cow shelters) are already full and over capacity, there is a problem with keeping the cattle in captivity. It seems/a...