Stray dog menace has become a serious problem at different locations in the State. The menace proves dangerous for the lives of pedestrians and travellers alike.
In Ponda, the menace has been noticed at almost every spot. At Tisk, stray dogs occupy the pavement and also loiter around along the road. The same is also noticed at the KTC bus terminus.
The situation turns dangerous for commuters awaiting for buses at the platform of this bus-stand. Recently stray dogs were noticed at the parking area opposite Maruti temple at Warkhandem. Due to this, persons wishing to park their two-wheelers face great risk and danger.
It is absolutely necessary that the Ponda Municipal Council (PMC) initiates prompt positive steps to curb this growing menace so that public at large are assured safety on a permanent basis. Unless this matter is tackled on a war footing, it would be extremely difficult to bring the existing dangerous situation under firm control. Even at some of the major religious spots, this menace tends to cause inconvenience and trouble for visitors.
Recently stray dogs were noticed along the pavement adjacent to the church premises at Old Goa. Many tourists proceed along the pavement the whole day and even during late evening/ night. Under such circumstances, presence of stray dogs turns dangerous to their precious lives. In case any visitor is bitten sooner or later, he is bound to be an ultimate sufferer thereby confronting himself with adverse consequences. Such incidents are bound to create a negative image of Goa in the minds of tourists.
It is absolutely necessary that the menace is dealt with a firm hand so that visitors who flock to this important religious spot in large numbers do not face inconvenience or trouble any longer. Let us hope that the concerned authorities would initiate prompt favourable action so as to curb this serious menace at the earliest. No doubt, public at large must be assured safety on a permanent basis.
