Banned animals, public sacrifice, illegal markets: Delhi bans cattle sacrifices ahead of Bakrid, details
Delhi’s Development Minister Kapil Mishra held a review meeting with the Development Department on Thursday, May 21, to lay down guidelines for animal welfare ahead of Bakrid
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Ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival on May 27-28, Delhi's government has banned sacrificing cows, calves, camels, and other prohibited animals, issuing official orders on May 22. The official order issued in the matter indicated that sacrifices are allowed only at authorized spots with goats or sheep, and no waste can clog streets or drains; violators face criminal cases.
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The Delhi Government also issued a strong warning against dumping animal waste or blood into drains, sewers, or public spaces 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,” Mishra said.
This comes after the state of West Bengal, led by BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, issued a modified public notice under the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950, tightening regulations on the slaughter of cattle and buffaloes across the state ahead of Bakrid. The revised notification reiterated that no cattle or buffalo can be slaughtered without an official fitness certificate issued by competent authorities.
The Calcutta HC also upheld similar rules, saying that cattle slaughter is not an essential part of the Eid celebration.
This comes after Delhi’s Development Minister Kapil Mishra held a review meeting with the Development Department on Thursday, May 21, to lay down guidelines for animal welfare ahead of Bakrid. “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.
The minister added animal sacrifice in public places would not be allowed under any circumstances, adding that only authorised locations designated for the purpose could be used during the festival. “Furthermore, sacrificing animals in public places is also completely prohibited, and legal action will be taken against those who do so,” Mishra said.
He also said illegal buying and selling of animals in residential colonies, roads, streets, and unauthorised markets would invite action from authorities. “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.
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The Delhi Government also issued a strong warning against dumping animal waste or blood into drains, sewers, or public spaces 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,” Mishra said.
The minister emphasised that sacrifices should only be carried out at officially approved locations where permission has been granted by authorities. The advisory comes as civic agencies and law enforcement departments prepare for increased activity during the festival period.
This comes after the state of West Bengal, led by BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, issued a modified public notice under the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950, tightening regulations on the slaughter of cattle and buffaloes across the state ahead of Bakrid. The revised notification reiterated that no cattle or buffalo can be slaughtered without an official fitness certificate issued by competent authorities.
The Calcutta HC also upheld similar rules, saying that cattle slaughter is not an essential part of the Eid celebration.