New Delhi: The Delhi government has directed officials to step up vigil and take stringent action against illegal slaughter, unauthorized animal trade, and animal cruelty across the national capital in anticipation of Eid-ul-Azha, which is scheduled to be celebrated on May 28. The directive comes as authorities aim to ensure animal welfare and public hygiene during the festival.
Stringent Enforcement Measures Ordered
During a review meeting, Delhi Development Minister Kapil Mishra emphasized the need for strict enforcement against illegal transportation of animals, illegal slaughter, and any form of animal cruelty. He stated that permissions for animal sacrifice should be granted only at authorized and designated locations to ensure compliance with animal welfare and public health standards.
Information available with The Chenab Times indicates that the Minister also directed a complete ban on the slaughter or sacrifice of cows, calves, camels, and other prohibited animals, emphasizing that this prohibition must be strictly enforced. He further instructed that no sacrifices should take place on roadsides, streets, or other public places. The buying and selling of animals in public spaces has also been declared illegal, with a directive to take strict action against any complaints received.
Legal Framework and Public Cooperation
Officials have been instructed to ensure that animal blood does not contaminate roads, drains, or canals, and that any remains from sacrifices are disposed of according to prescribed safety standards. The advisory references guidelines issued by the Animal Welfare Board of India, highlighting the necessity for effective implementation of laws related to animal protection and welfare. Cruelty towards animals is punishable under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, and officials have been directed to register criminal cases in instances of illegal transportation of animals, operation of illegal slaughterhouses, and other violations.
The Minister also instructed officials to ensure compliance with safety, health, and welfare standards during animal transportation. Local administrations, police, and other departments have been asked to coordinate closely, particularly in sensitive areas, to ensure the effective implementation of these directives. Furthermore, the government has banned the recording and sharing of sacrificial rituals on social media platforms, warning of legal action against those found violating these norms.
The advisory aligns with various animal welfare laws, including the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, the Transport of Animals Rules, 1978, the Slaughter House Rules, 2001, and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It specifically reiterates that camels are not considered food animals and thus cannot be legally slaughtered for food, and that the Delhi Agricultural Cattle Preservation Act, 1994, strictly prohibits the slaughter of cows within the territory of Delhi. The government has urged citizens to report any violations to the concerned authorities to ensure a peaceful, hygienic, and lawful celebration of Eid-ul-Azha.
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