K'taka warns against cow slaughter ahead of Bakrid, asks officials to keep an eagle eye on cattle sacrifice
The Karnataka govt has asked the Animal Husbandry Department and the police to keep a strict vigil on the illegal movement of cows and beef from outside the state. Chavan said the officials have been instructed to keep an eagle"s eye on cattle slaughter as cow, ox, calf, and camels are sacrificed during the Bakrid festival.
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Bengaluru, July 08: In a view of the upcoming Bakrid 2022, Karnataka Animal Husbandry Minister Prabhu B Chavan has warned the sellers and buyers of Cattel for 'Cow slaughter in the state.'
Reminding people of the cattle slaughter prevention and protection Act 2020 and cow slaughter Prohibition Act, Chavan appealed to people not to sacrifice cattle for the Bakrid festival.
The Karnataka govt has asked the Animal Husbandry Department and the police to keep a strict vigil on the illegal movement of cows and beef from outside the state. Chavan said the officials have been instructed to keep an eagle's eye on cattle slaughter as cow, ox, calf, and camels are sacrificed during the Bakrid festival.
"Animal Husbandry Department officials and police department officials in all the border areas of the state should be vigilant and ensure that the Prohibition of Cow Slaughter Act is not violated. If cow slaughter is found, an FIR will be registered in the local police station immediately and strict action will be taken against the culprits," Chavan said.
The minister said that if cow slaughter is reported from any particular area, then the concerned official of that region will be held responsible ad action will be taken against him/her.
In an attempt to prevent cow slaughter in Bengaluru, a task force has been formed in the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) zone and taluks of the city to prevent cattle slaughter during Bakr Eid.
Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid) will likely be observed on July 10. However, it depends on the sighting of the moon.
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