Farmers in St Cruz are reeling under significant losses after stray cattle entered their paddy fields and destroyed large portions of standing crops.
Locals said herds of unattended cattle have been repeatedly trespassing into agricultural land, leaving behind a trail of damage and threatening the livelihoods of hardworking farmers. Despite several complaints, authorities have yet to take effective measures to prevent the problem.
Affected farmers have urged the local administration to act swiftly to control stray cattle and provide compensation for the losses incurred.