Haryana's Jind imposes Rs 5,000 fine for stray cattle on roads, doubles penalty for repeat violations

Jind, Nov 13 (UNI) Cattle owners in Haryana's Jind district will face fines of up to Rs 10,000 per animal for repeatedly allowing their livestock to roam on public roads, while registration and ear-tagging of all cattle have been made mandatory under new restrictions aimed at preventing road accidents and protecting motorists, pedestrians and other road users. The district administration has also ordered night patrols, cattle rescue operations and intensified surveillance along national and state highways to tackle the growing threat posed by stray and unattended animals. District Magistrate Dr Vaishali Sharma issued the orders under Section 163 of the…