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Mint
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
Eid-ul-Adha advisory for Delhiites bans sacrifice of cows and camels: ‘Stop illegal killing of animals'
With Eid-ul-Adha just a day away, it's time to look at Delhi Government's advisory for the festival. The authorities issued guidelines on June 5 for Bakra-Eid festival on June 7. The Government of national capital has mandated that all sacrificial rituals for Bakra-Eid must take place exclusively at designated locations. Prohibiting sacrifices on roadsides, streets, or any public spaces, the advisory requires states, 'As per Rule 3 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001, no person shall slaughter any animal within a municipal area except in a slaughter house recognized or licensed by the concerned authority.' To uphold animal welfare during Bakra-Eid, it emphasises compliance to "Food safety and standards (Food products standards and food additives) Regulations, 2011" according to which camels cannot be slaughtered for food purpose. Besides this, it mentions that the Delhi Agricultural Cattle Preservation Act, 1994 strictly prohibits slaughtering of cows in Delhi. The Delhi Government issued advisory outlining strict guidelines for Bakra Eid. 'All concerned authorities are requested to take suitable precautionary measures for enforcing laws relating to welfare of animals to stop illegal killing of animals during Bakra-eid festival and to take stringent action against the offenders violating,' the advisory issued by DAWB Member Secretary Dr Satyavir Singh states. Emphasising the government's commitment to regulate illegal slaughter of animals, Minister of Development Kapil Mishra in a post on X in Hindi stated, "Sacrifice of cows and camels is not permitted, it will be considered a crime. Sacrifice of any animal anywhere other than pre-designated slaughterhouses is illegal. Sacrifice is not permitted in public places." 'All concerned authorities are requested to take suitable precautionary measures for enforcing laws relating to welfare of animals to stop illegal killing of animals during Bakra-eid festival and to take stringent action against the offenders violating,' the advisory issued by DAWB Satyavir Singh states.
Indian Express
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Delhi govt issues advisory against illegal killing, sacrifice of cows, camels during Bakrid
The Delhi Government Thursday issued an advisory against the illegal killing and sacrifice of cows, calves, camels, and other prohibited animals during the Bakrid or Eid al-Adha festival, which will be observed on Saturday. It directed concerned departments to initiate strict action against offenders as per the law. The advisory issued by the Development Department stated: '…a large number of animals are likely to be custom sacrificed during the Bakra-Eid festival in Delhi, to be celebrated on June 7, 2025. It has been reported that during transportation of animals, the provisions of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Transport of Animals) Rules, 1978 are not complied with by the owner/caretakers and the animals, and as a result thereof, the animals suffer cruelty during transportation.' It is also feared that many illegal animal markets and illegal slaughtering points may come up in different parts of Delhi on the eve of the festival, the advisory said. As per rules, no person shall slaughter any animal within a municipal area except at a slaughterhouse recognised or licensed by the concerned authority, said the government. Kapil Mishra, Minister of Development, said, 'The Delhi Government is committed to protecting our cultural and environmental heritage, of which animal welfare is an integral part. We will not tolerate any illegal sacrifices or cruelty during the festival celebration. Strict compliance with the advisory is non-negotiable, and violators will face immediate action from the law enforcement agencies.' 'Further, as per rules…camels are not considered as food animals, hence they cannot be slaughtered for food purposes. The Delhi Agricultural Cattle Preservation Act, 1994, strictly prohibits the slaughtering of cows in Delhi,' the advisory stated. It also banned the clicking or sharing of photos and videos of the sacrificial ritual on social media platforms, aiming to prevent the promotion or glorification of such activities. The government directed all concerned authorities to take suitable precautionary measures to 'stop illegal killing of animals during Bakra-Eid festival and to take stringent action against the offenders…,' it added.
India.com
10 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Delhi government bans 'illegal killings' on Eid, social media glorification of....
Delhi government bans 'illegal' killings' on Eid, social media glorification of… New Delhi: The Delhi Government, in a move to protect animal welfare and public sanitation, issued an advisory warning against the illegal sacrifice of cows, calves, camels, and other prohibited animals on the Muslim festival Eid-ul-Azha, on June 7. The advisory mentions strict guidelines for Bakrid, emphasising legal and sanitary practices. As per the advisory, it is mandatory that the sacrificial rituals be conducted at designated places, and no sacrifices are allowed on roadsides, streets, or public places. It mandates zero tolerance for violations and mentions strict action against offenders. The advisory also bans taking or sharing photos and videos of the sacrificial rituals on social media platforms, aiming to prevent the promotion or glorification of such activities. As per the release, Minister of Development Kapil Mishra underlined the government's stance and said, 'The Delhi Government is committed to protecting our cultural and environmental heritage, of which animal welfare is an integral part. We will not tolerate any illegal sacrifices or cruelty during the festival celebration. Strict compliance with the advisory is non-negotiable, and violators will face immediate action from law enforcement agencies. 'The advisory aligns with existing laws, including the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, Transport of Animals Rules, 1978, Slaughter House Rules, 2001, and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It highlights that the Transport of Animals Rules, 1978, are often violated during transportation, leading to animal suffering, it added. The release further added that rule 3 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001, prohibits slaughter outside designated slaughterhouses, especially for animals that are pregnant, have offspring less than three months old, or are uncertified by a veterinary doctor. The Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, further classify camels as non-food animals, making their slaughter illegal. The Delhi Agricultural Cattle Preservation Act, 1994, also strictly prohibits the slaughter of cows in Delhi. To ensure a peaceful and lawful Bakra-Eid celebration, Delhi's government issued guidelines to relevant officials, including the Secretary-cum-Commissioner (Development), District Magistrates, Deputy Commissioners of Police, and the Municipal Corporation Commissioner. These authorities are instructed to strictly enforce animal welfare laws and penalize any violations. The government also appeals to citizens to report any observed violations. (With ANI Inputs)
India Gazette
10 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Delhi govt bans 'illegal' killing, sacrifice on Eid; bans sharing of videos on social media
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): In a move to uphold animal welfare and maintain public hygiene, the Delhi Government has issued a strict advisory against the illegal killing and sacrifice of cows, calves, camels, and other prohibited animals during the Bakra-Eid on June 7, a release said. The advisory issued by the Delhi Government outlines strict guidelines to ensure lawful and hygienic practices during Bakra Eid. It mandates that all sacrificial rituals must occur exclusively at designated locations, explicitly prohibiting sacrifices on roadsides, streets, or any public spaces. It emphasises zero tolerance for violations, with strict action to be taken against offenders as per the laws. The advisory also bans taking or sharing photos and videos of the sacrificial rituals on social media platforms, aiming to prevent the promotion or glorification of such activities. As per the release, Minister of Development Kapil Mishra underlined the government's stance and said, 'The Delhi Government is committed to protecting our cultural and environmental heritage, of which animal welfare is an integral part. We will not tolerate any illegal sacrifices or cruelty during the festival celebration. Strict compliance with the advisory is non-negotiable, and violators will face immediate action from law enforcement agencies.' The advisory aligns with existing laws, including the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, Transport of Animals Rules, 1978, Slaughter House Rules, 2001, and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It highlights that the Transport of Animals Rules, 1978, are often violated during transportation, leading to animal suffering, it added. The release further added that rule 3 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001, prohibits slaughter outside designated slaughterhouses, especially for animals that are pregnant, have offspring less than three months old, or are uncertified by a veterinary doctor. The Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, further classify camels as non-food animals, making their slaughter illegal. The Delhi Agricultural Cattle Preservation Act, 1994, also strictly prohibits the slaughter of cows in Delhi. The advisory has been forwarded to the Secretary-cum-Commissioner (Development), as well as the DMs, DCPs, Commissioner (MCD), and other concerned authorities, with instructions to enforce animal welfare laws rigorously and take stringent action against violators during the Bakra-Eid festival. The Delhi Government urges citizens to adhere to the advisory and report any violations to the concerned authorities to ensure a peaceful, hygienic, and lawful celebration of Bakra-Eid. (ANI)
Time of India
a day ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
PM Modi flags off e-buses in Delhi to promote green urban mobility
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged off a new fleet of electric buses under an initiative of the Delhi Government to promote clean and green urban mobility . Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi stated, 'Building a clean and green Delhi! Flagged off Electric Buses under an initiative of the Delhi Government aimed at boosting sustainable development and clean urban mobility. Additionally, this will also improve 'Ease of Living' for the people of Delhi.' As of May 2025, Delhi already boasts a substantial fleet of over 2,000 electric buses, comprising vehicles operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and those under the Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS) cluster scheme. The Delhi government has been aggressively expanding its electric bus network. In May 2025, 400 new electric buses were flagged off under the DEVi initiative , and plans are already in motion to introduce another 401 new electric buses by mid-June 2025. Looking ahead, the government has set a target of having approximately 5,500 electric buses in total by the end of 2025, which includes adding over 2,000 more electric buses within the current year.
