Staff Correspondent
Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct 28: Despite repeated warnings and official notices, stray pigs continue to roam freely on the streets of Sri Vijaya Puram, turning public spaces into unhygienic zones and creating serious hazards for both residents and tourists.
The Sri Vijaya Puram Municipal Council (SVPMC) had recently issued strict advisories to pig rearers, instructing them to confine their livestock and shift them to the designated pig sheds at Brookshabad. However, the ground reality tells a different story. Even today, pigs can be spotted wandering between ANCOL Gate and the Sai Baba Temple at Chakkar Gaon at any hour of the day — a sight that has now become disturbingly common.
This blatant disregard for civic rules not only reflects the apathy of certain residents but also raises an uncomfortable question — why is the Municipal Council so powerless in enforcing its own regulations? The problem is not new. Time and again, SVPMC has warned that pigs found roaming in the city would be captured and relocated to Brookshabad pig sheds or auctioned off. Yet, these measures seem more like empty threats than actual deterrents.
The presence of stray pigs is more than just an eyesore; it poses real dangers. Accidents caused by animals straying onto roads are on the rise, and the unhygienic conditions created by open pig rearing tarnish the image of the capital before visiting tourists.
The Municipal Council must act with urgency and determination. Simply issuing warnings is no longer enough. Heavy fines should be imposed on repeat offenders, and strict monitoring should be carried out to ensure compliance. Moreover, the Council should make its enforcement drives visible and effective, setting an example that negligence will not be tolerated.
The people of Sri Vijaya Puram deserve clean streets and responsible governance. The question now is: Will the authorities finally take charge, or will the pigs continue to rule the roads?
