New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday directed removal of all cattle and other stray animals from highways and expressways, stating that their uncontrolled presence poses a serious and avoidable threat, particularly at night and in high-speed zones.

A three-judge special bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V Anjaria said it is a matter of grave concern that accidents caused by stray animals on public roads and highways have become alarmingly frequent across the country.

"Such incidents, often resulting in loss of human life, grievous injuries, and damage to property, are not isolated events but symptomatic of a larger failure on part of administrative authorities entrusted with public safety," the bench said in its order passed in the suo motu case ove

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