Vasco: In a tragic incident late Friday night, five stray cattle were mowed down by a speeding cargo truck at the Verna industrial estate. The driver, identified as Shah Mohamad Ansari, a native of Mumbai, was arrested by the police on charges of reckless driving and drunkenness.
Accident Details
The accident occurred around 11:30 pm near Ravi Cafe, opposite AMI Industries, IDC Verna. According to police, Ansari was driving the cargo truck, which had Maharashtra registration, in a reckless and negligent manner. He was heading towards AII Cargo Ghati Ltd at IDC Verna when he struck the stray cattle, killing them on the spot.
Legal Action
Ansari has been booked under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Motor Vehicles Act. The investigation is currently underway under the supervision of Police Inspector Anand Shirodkar.
Panchayat's Response
Dileshwar Naik, panch of Nagoa panchayat, expressed concern over the rising number of stray cattle on roads. He stated, “The panchayat has taken steps to control the movement of stray cattle on roads. We have impounded several of them but there are too many. We have now identified a location to construct a cow shed.” He also mentioned that the panchayat has a dedicated team to handle the issue.
Call for Responsibility
Naik emphasized that while impounding cattle is necessary, cattle owners must also act responsibly. “Cattle on roads are the cause of accidents, especially during the night,” he told TOI. The panchayat continues to work on long-term solutions to prevent such incidents in the future.
