26/05/2026
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26/05/2026
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JAISALMER, May 26: Following widespread public outrage and strong media attention over the discovery of more than 500 cow carcasses at a municipal dumping yard on Ramgarh Road, around 7 km from Jaisalmer district headquarters, the district administration has initiated action and ordered a formal inquiry.
The incident triggered anger among locals and cow welfare supporters after visuals circulated on social media showed carcasses lying exposed in the open, prompting allegations of negligence and violations of animal disposal protocols.
According to police and local officials, the dead cattle were allegedly dumped outside the designated disposal area meant for a contractor responsible for handling animal carcasses within Municipal Council limits.
The matter came to light on Saturday after a group of cow welfare activists visited the site and found carcasses scattered across the dumping yard. The footage quickly went viral, intensifying public criticism on Sunday and sparking protests from local residents and Gau Raksha groups.
In response, Jaisalmer District Collector Anupama Jorwal sought a detailed factual report, while Municipal Council Commissioner Lajpal Singh Sodha issued a show-cause notice to the contractor responsible for the task.
The notice was issued to Goparam, son of Dudaram, a resident of Barmer district, who had been awarded the contract for the lifting and disposal of dead animals, including skin and bones, within Jaisalmer Municipal Council limits for the financial year 2025–26.
Officials stated that a designated pit and disposal area had already been allocated for the proper handling of carcasses, but the contractor allegedly failed to use the approved site, resulting in environmental concerns and public outrage.
The Municipal Council warned that repeated violations could lead to strict legal action, termination of the contract, and forfeiture of the contractor’s security deposit.
Following administrative intervention, JCB machines were deployed at the site to clear the carcasses and begin proper disposal work.
The incident has also reignited debate over stray cattle management and the functioning of gaushalas in the region. Residents and cow welfare activists said the situation exposed serious gaps in enforcement and infrastructure despite repeated government claims regarding cow protection.
Local resident and cow welfare supporter Hukam Dan described the scene as deeply distressing, saying, “The sight is shameful and painful. In a land where cows are worshipped, seeing them left to decay in garbage raises serious questions.”
Residents have called for improved arrangements for stray cattle, including proper shelters, fodder supply, drinking water facilities, and veterinary care.
As of now, the administration has not confirmed whether further punitive action will be taken beyond the notice issued to the contractor.