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Senior Veterinary Officer Forced to Use Personal Car for Attending Emergency Case in Campbell Bay; Unknown Miscreants Smash Car Windshield

Tarun Karthick  

Sri Vijaya Puram, 24 January 2025  

In a concerning turn of events, the Senior Veterinary Officer (SVO) of the Veterinary Hospital in Campbell Bay was forced to use her personal vehicle to respond to an emergency case due to the unavailability of an official departmental vehicle in Great Nicobar. The incident, which occurred on the evening of January 22, 2025, highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AH&VS) in Great Nicobar.  

The SVO had received an urgent call to attend to a dystocia case at a farmer’s property in Govind Nagar Village. With no functional official vehicle available in Campbell Bay, she had no choice but to drive her own car to the location.  

After spending over three hours addressing the medical emergency, the officer returned to her parked car to find its windshield smashed by unknown miscreants under the cover of darkness. A complaint was immediately lodged at Police Station Campbell Bay, but no information has been provided yet regarding the identification or apprehension of the culprits.  

The lack of a functional vehicle with AH&VS Department in Great Nicobar is an impediment to the proper functioning of the department. AH&VS Departmental staff are responsible for serving the island’s livestock population, which is spread across remote and difficult-to-access areas. Without proper transportation, their ability to fulfill this duty is severely hampered.  

Adding to their challenges, incidents like this—where staff members’ personal property is targeted—further demoralize those working in these remote areas. Such acts of vandalism, if left unpunished, set a troubling precedent and undermine the efforts of hardworking government employees.  

The incident has sparked calls for immediate action from both the AH&VS and local law enforcement. Observers argue that the department must provide a functional vehicle for staff use, ensuring they can perform their duties efficiently and without personal financial strain. Simultaneously, the police must identify and bring the culprits to justice to reassure government employees that their safety and property are valued.  

For now, the veterinary staff in Great Nicobar continue to face immense challenges, underscoring the urgent need for systemic improvements and better support for those serving in remote and underserved regions. 

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