Bhilwara: Amidst rising questions regarding the deaths of cattle at the Bhilwara Municipal Corporation’s ‘Kanji House’ (cattle pound) in Rajasthan, a post-mortem examination of a deceased cow revealed the presence of over 30 kilograms of plastic bags, garbage, and shoe soles inside its stomach.
According to veterinarians, this plastic—accumulated over the course of several years—was the primary cause of the cattle’s demise.
It is noteworthy that the Municipal Corporation’s Kanji House is currently being managed by the ‘Muskan Foundation.’ For the past few days, certain individuals had been raising questions regarding the organization’s management and arrangements; however, with the release of the official report, the true nature of the situation now appears to be becoming clear.
Veterinarians explained that stray cattle, often in search of food, ingest plastic and refuse. This waste gradually accumulates within their stomachs, ultimately proving fatal. Experts state that once such a massive quantity of plastic has accumulated, it becomes extremely difficult—if not impossible—to save the animal through any form of medical treatment.
Meanwhile, the Muskan Foundation asserted that the organization remains steadfastly dedicated to serving sick and stray cattle, providing them with care and attention right up until their final moments. The Foundation contends that the root cause of the problem lies not in their administrative arrangements, but rather in the societal issue of escalating plastic consumption and the indiscriminate scattering of waste in public spaces—circumstances that have compelled these cattle to consume such toxic refuse.
Both the Foundation and animal welfare enthusiasts have appealed to the residents of the city to refrain from demoralizing those engaged in humanitarian service; instead, they have urged the public to cooperate in fostering a plastic-free environment and in the conservation of cattle.
