No cow, camel slaughter: Delhi govt issues advisory against illegal animal sacrifices on Bakrid

No cow, camel slaughter: Delhi govt issues advisory against illegal animal sacrifices on Bakrid

New Delhi:

The Delhi government has issued a strict advisory against the illegal killing of animals on the occasion of Bakrid, in a bid to uphold animal welfare and maintain public hygiene. The advisory has been notified against illegal sacrifice of cows, calves, camels and other prohibited animals on June 7, a release stated.

“It has been reported that during transportation of animals, the provisions of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Transport of Animals) Rules, 1978 are not after complied with by the owner/care takers and the animals, and as a result thereof the animals suffer cruelty during transportation. Apart from this it is also feared that a lot of many illegal animal markets and illegal slaughtering may come up in different parts of Delhi, on the eve of Bakrid,” the release noted.

The advisory stresses the need for vigilance as large numbers of animals are expected to be sacrificed during the festival. The notice also expressed concern over the emergence of illegal animal markets and unauthorised slaughtering sites across the city.

Read More Rahul Gandhi to adopt 22 children who lost their parents in Pakistani shelling in Poonch during Op Sindoor

Slaughtering only in licensed facilities

Citing Rule 3 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001, the advisory makes it clear: "No person shall slaughter any animal within a municipal area except in a slaughter house recognized or licensed by the concerned authority."

Read More 'Avenged April 22 Pahalgam attack in 22 minutes, called out Pakistan's nuclear bluff': PM Modi

The advisory further highlights that, under the Delhi Agricultural Cattle Preservation Act, 1994, slaughtering of cows is strictly prohibited in Delhi.

Read More India will not hesitate to resume Operation Sindoor if Pakistan dares another misadventure: Rajnath Singh

Another significant point raised in the advisory came in regard to camels. Under Rule 2.5.1(a) of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, camels are not classified as food animals and hence cannot be slaughtered for food purposes.

Instructions to authorities

In light of these concerns, the advisory directs all relevant officials, including Commissioners, District Magistrates, and Deputy Commissioners of Police, to take appropriate measures to enforce the law and prevent violations.

“All concerned authorities are requested to take suitable precautionary measures for enforcing laws relating to welfare of animals... and to take stringent action against the offenders,” the directive states. 

Tags:

About The Author

Aryan Age Picture

Welcome to Aryan Age, an English newspaper that has been serving readers since 2011 from Delhi. With a loyal circulation of over 19,000, we are dedicated to providing our readers with the latest news and information, as well as insightful analysis and commentary that help them navigate the complex and rapidly changing world.

Post Comment

Comment List

Latest News

Stay Vigilant During Heavy Rain, Prioritise Protection of Lives and Property: CM Dr. Yadav Stay Vigilant During Heavy Rain, Prioritise Protection of Lives and Property: CM Dr. Yadav
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has directed all district administrations to closely monitor the situation arising from heavy rainfall and...
Piprahwa Relics Repatriated to India—A Result of Prime Minister Modi’s Firm Pledge: CM Dr. Yadav
Citizens Issues Must Not Remain Stuck in Bureaucratic Delays: CM Dr. Yadav

Live Cricket Score

Advertisement

Science & Tech

BSNL receives government order to prioritise customer satisfaction for subscriber, business growth BSNL receives government order to prioritise customer satisfaction for subscriber, business growth
New Delhi: Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday urged state-run telecom firm BSNL to significantly expand its customer base...
Vivo V60 launching soon in India: Expect features revealed ahead of the launch

Health

Breathing toxins: The link between air pollution and dementia Breathing toxins: The link between air pollution and dementia
A recent study found that long-term exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of developing dementia. The study was...
Suffering from low Vitamin B12? These drinks can help boost this essential vitamin

Lifestyle

Memory games to mental math: Try these brain exercises to improve your memory Memory games to mental math: Try these brain exercises to improve your memory
New Delhi: Your brain is one of the most important organs in the body. It controls different functions of the...
Consume these healthy, low-sodium snacks to satisfy your tea-time cravings, know recipe