Archive · 3 Sep 2026
UP Suspends Two Functionaries Over Poor Cow Shelter Upkeep
Officials in Lakhimpur Kheri checked some cow shelters unexpectedly.
They found that the shelters were badly flooded with water.
They also found that the cows did not have enough fodder.
Two village workers responsible for the shelters were suspended.
Three other workers may face departmental action.
Four block development officers were asked to explain the situation.
More teams were sent to inspect the district’s other cow shelters.
The officials must submit a report about the shelters within two days.
Two village functionaries were suspended for lax supervision of cow shelters in Lakhimpur Kheri.
The suspensions followed a surprise inspection of shelters in Hyderabad and Mamari villages.
The inspected shelters were found to be heavily waterlogged.
Officials also reported inadequate fodder arrangements for the cattle.
Show cause notices were issued to four block development officers, while three other functionaries face departmental proceedings.
- Who
- Two village functionaries, three other village functionaries, four block development officers, and district officials were involved.
- What
- Two village functionaries were suspended, while notices and departmental proceedings were initiated over poor management of cow shelters.
- When
- The surprise inspection took place on Wednesday, and the action was reported on Thursday, September 3.
- Where
- Cow shelters in Hyderabad and Mamari villages in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, were inspected.
- Why
- Officials found the shelters heavily waterlogged and noted inadequate fodder arrangements and poor supervision.
- District
- Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh
- Suspended functionaries
- Surabhi Gaur and Akhilesh Kumar
- Inspected villages
- Hyderabad and Mamari
- Reported problems
- Heavy waterlogging and inadequate fodder
- Show cause notices
- Issued to BDOs of Gola, Pasgawan, Mitauli and Ramiabehar
- Further action
- Departmental proceedings ordered against three other village functionaries
- Inspection deadline
- Status reports from remaining shelters were requested within two days