Lakhimpur Kheri villagers lock stray animals in primary school over admin inaction

• Stray animals are causing significant problems in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, destroying crops and leading to fatal road accidents.
• Frustrated villagers in Surjanpur village locked stray animals inside a primary school due to the administration's inaction despite repeated complaints.
• Villagers reported that stray cattle are destroying wheat and mustard crops, and their pleas to local officials have gone unheeded.
• A Block Development Officer confirmed the issue, stating that 6 cow shelters are available and the animals from the school are being relocated.
• The Tehsildar of Gola has acknowledged the matter and assured an investigation into the situation.

Why It Matters: Villagers' school-lockup of stray animals highlights administrative failure on public safety.