Neglect of cattle punishable

Neglect of cattle punishable

BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: Governor Poedjono Pranyoto issued a
decree recently saying people who allow their buffaloes and cows
to run wild and destroy other people's farms may be punished.

The Antara news agency reported yesterday that the governor
made the decision in response to some local people's complaints
about the many "neglected" livestock freely roaming their yards.

Wagiman, a resident of Sumber Mulyo village, Nakau
subdistrict, West Lampung, said the animals also disrupt traffic
because they often wander the streets.

Poedjono cited article 549 of the Criminal Code which says
that people who let their cattle run wild and disturb other
people or ruin crops may be fined up to Rp 25,000 (approximately
US$ 11).

"But don't take the law onto your own hands by, say, killing
the neglected animals," Poedjono advised people. (swe)