Indore district administration on Friday issued prohibitory order on roaming of stray cattle, animals within the municipal areas and at public places under section 144 of the IPC. This order will remain in force from August 26 to October 24. In eventuality of violation of the prohibitory order, the district administration will be constrained to take disciplinary action against the cattle owners. The uncontrolled movement of stray animals on the city roads had not only causing traffic disruption but also led to several mishaps, causing injuries and fatalities to persons. In the past few days, movement of stray cattle in the city had been threatening law and order situation, besides creating an atmosphere of communal flare-up. While issuing order, district collector P Narhari has directed all cattle owners of the city to keep their cattle away from prohibited area. During this period, separate teams of municipal corporation and the district administration will carry out drive against stray cattle and those who would be found obstructing municipal teams in their drive, will be subjected to disciplinary action, Collector said adding that under the order sale of grass and fodders for cattle and for that matter feeding cattle at public places have also been banned.