Delhi Govt issues strict guidelines against illegal animal sacrifice ahead of Bakri Eid
New Delhi, May 22
With the festival of Bakri Eid approaching on May 27, the Delhi Government has issued stringent guidelines to ensure public order and hygiene across the national capital.
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra has warned that the administration will take stern criminal action against those violating regulations regarding animal sacrifice and waste management.
Mishra said sacrificing cattle, cows, calves, camels, and other prohibited animals in the national capital is completely illegal and violators would face legal consequences.
"The Delhi Government's Development Ministry has issued some instructions for the upcoming festival of Bakra Eid. On the occasion of Bakra Eid, sacrificing cattle, cows, calves, camels, and other prohibited animals in Delhi is completely illegal, and anyone doing or attempting to do so will be charged with a criminal offence, and legal action will be taken," Mishra said.
He further said that animal sacrifice in public places and illegal buying and selling of animals on roads and in residential areas would not be permitted.
"Furthermore, sacrificing animals in public places is also completely prohibited, and legal action will be taken against those who do so. In addition, illegally buying and selling animals in markets, setting up markets on the streets and lanes, and selling and buying animals are also completely illegal and not permitted," he added.
The Delhi Minister also cautioned against improper disposal of animal waste and blood after sacrifice.
"Furthermore, spilling blood into drains, sewers, or the streets after sacrifice, or throwing the waste into sewers or drains, is also strictly prohibited. Sacrifice should only be performed at designated locations and only in authorised locations where permitted," Mishra said.
He urged citizens to report violations to the police and the Development Department.
"If you come across anyone violating these guidelines, you can report them to the police and the Delhi Government's Development Department," he added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone who celebrates Bakri Eid, I support these rules. True faith doesn't require breaking the law or creating a mess. We can make designated spaces work. But the government should also ensure those spaces are available and clean.
Good move but why only targeting one community's festival? What about the open slaughterhouses that operate year-round? Feels selective sometimes. Still, cleanliness is important for everyone.
Practical guidelines. The blood in drains issue is real - during monsoon, it creates health hazards for everyone in the neighbourhood. Let's all be responsible citizens. Happy Bakri Eid to those celebrating! 🎉
Will the government also crack down on the illegal animal markets that pop up overnight? Those are a menace for traffic and noise. This is a step forward but implementation is key.
Live in Delhi and these rules make sense. Last year our street was a mess with goat remains. Religious freedom shouldn't mean ignoring public health. Well done, Delhi govt.
Respect all festivals, but why do we need these rules every single year? Some people just don't learn. If you want to sacrifice, do it legally and cleanly. Common sense, yaar.
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