Dholka’s stray cattle crisis is creating fresh safety fears for motorists, pedestrians, traders and residents, with reports of bull fights on roads and cattle occupying routes across the Ahmedabad district town. A report by Gujarat Samachar – Ahmedabad said the problem has spread from major markets to residential societies, while residents are demanding an immediate cattle-catching drive before the festive shopping season.
The affected areas mentioned in the report include the stretch from Kalikund to Parshwanath Circle, commercial establishments, the new and old vegetable markets, Saroda Road and surrounding housing societies. Cattle are reportedly sitting in the middle of roads, forcing vehicles and pedestrians to navigate around them and increasing the risk of collisions.
The report said sudden fights between bulls have further intensified concerns among road users. Traders and residents are worried that animals moving or fighting on busy roads could cause accidents, particularly in market areas where pedestrian and vehicle movement is high.
The latest concerns follow a reported fatal incident in the Dholka GIDC area, where a young man was allegedly lifted on the horns of a bull and killed. The report did not provide the victim’s name, the date of the incident or details of a police or municipal investigation. It described the death as a recent incident that has heightened public concern over the continued presence of stray cattle.
According to the report, residents have alleged that Dholka municipality has not taken effective action to capture or confine the animals despite the reported risks. Local people have also expressed anger towards the municipal chief officer and councillors, whom they accuse of failing to address the problem. These allegations were presented through the local report, and no response from the municipality was included in the supplied material.
The issue has become more urgent because Navratri and Diwali are approaching, when markets are expected to see increased customer movement. Traders and residents fear that stray cattle in crowded areas could lead to a serious accident during the festive period. They are asking the municipality to begin a cattle-catching campaign and remove the animals from roads and public spaces before footfall rises.
The report’s account places responsibility for the immediate response with the local municipal administration, including action to identify cattle on public roads, confine them and reduce risks in busy commercial and residential locations. No implementation schedule, official response or details of a municipal action plan were provided in the supplied report.
