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The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
Bakrid: Taluk level task forces formed to check unauthorised slaughter of cattle
Ahead of the Bakrid festival, Dharwad district administration has constituted taluk level task forces headed by respective tahisldars to prevent any violation of the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020. Chairing a district review meeting on the implementation of the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020, Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad Divya Prabhu G.R.J. said that slaughter of animals was permitted only in the registered slaughter houses. 'Any illegal slaughter of animals and transportation of meat is prohibited under law. And those involved in it are liable for punishment,' she said. The Deputy Commissioner said that under the Act, the slaughter of he and she buffaloes above the age of 13 years was allowed and slaughter of bull, bullock, cow, and calves was prohibited. 'For effective implementation of the law, unauthorised slaughter houses should be identified and seized and action should be taken against the guilty,' she said. Divya Prabhu directed the officials to hold extensive awareness programmes in both urban and rural areas ahead of Bakrid on June 7 and also ensure that no unauthorised slaughterhouse functioned. The taluk level task forces would have tahsildars, police officials, taluk panchayat executive officer, corporation and municipal official and veterinary doctors. Every task force should ensure that no unauthorised slaughterhouse was allowed to function and such slaughterhouses if found should be immediately seized and further legal action should be taken, she said. The Deputy Commissioner asked the officials to ensure protection of stray cattle and shifting them to nearest government or private cattle sheds. If the owners allow their cattle to move around freely, such cattle should be shifted to cattlesheds and the owners should be imposed penalty under the provisions of the Act, she said. She said that there were one government and ten private cattle sheds in the district and the concerned corporation of municipal office should make arrangements for shifting of the cattle. The police should register cases against the accused and take further action, while veterinary officers should ensure protection of the cattle. The head of the task force (tahsildar) should coordinate with all members to ensure effective implementation of the Act, she said. Superintendent of Police Gopal Byakod, Deputy Commissioner of Police Mahaning Nandgavi, Chief Veterinary officer Lingaraj B.S. and others were present.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Deputy commissioner Divya Prabhu orders shifting of stray cattle
Dharwad: Deputy commissioner Divya Prabhu has directed the HDMC and other local bodies in the district to initiate action to remove the stray cattle occupying the roads and other public places and send them to goshalas. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now TOI had on June 5, published a report highlighting the inconvenience caused by the stray cattle in the city and other places. Taking a serious note of the report, DC Divya who chaired a district level meeting of officials from the police, veterinary, revenue and HDMC said the stray cattle should be sent to goshalas. "If the cattle found occupying a road or public place belongs to an owner, he should penalised and punished as per the law. The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020 stupulates imposing a fine of Rs 3 lakh and imprisonment upto five years" the DC said. The DC directed the officials to ensure that animal slaughter is done in places that have been permitted as per law and not at unauthorised places. Task force formed The DC also constituted task forces under the chairmanship of tahasildar's of respective taluks to oversee the proper implementation of the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020 during Bakrid which will be observed on June 7. The meeting was attended by all the tahasildars, veterinary department officers, police officers and others.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
Byndoor police rescue 11 head of cattle, arrest three
Byndoor police on Thursday early morning arrested three persons on charges of illegal cattle transportation and rescued 11 head of cattle at Yadthare Junction on Kochi-Panvel National Highway 66 in Byndoor. The night round police led by sub-inspector Thimmesh flagged off a goods vehicle that was moving from Kollur towards Bhatkal at 3.30 a.m. When the vehicle and a multi-utility vehicle that was escorting the truck did not stop, police chased and stopped them. On inspection of the truck, police found nine oxen and two bulls inside the vehicle that were being illegally transported for slaughtering. They arrested Abrarul Haq Momin, Mohammed, and Mohammed Arif, all residents of Bhatkal. Police also seized a multi-utility vehicle that was allegedly escorting the truck. The Byndoor police have registered a case under the provisions of the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020, and are investigating. MDMA seized The Kundapura Town Police on Wednesday, June 4, arrested two persons on charges of attempt to sell MDMA and seized 124.72 g of contraband worth ₹2.5 lakh at Kodi village. The police gave the names of the accused as Mudassir, 23, resident of Kapu and Aden Lobo, 18, resident of Udyavara. The police also seized two weighing machines, syringes, plastic pouches, ₹4,540 cash, a knife and three mobile phones. The Kundapura town police have registered a case under the provisions of the NDPS Act.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
VHP urges strict enforcement of animal slaughter ban ahead of Bakrid
Mangaluru: In a move likely to sharpen existing tensions around religious practices and animal rights, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has called for strict enforcement of existing laws that prohibit animal slaughter during Bakrid and other religious festivals in Karnataka. The demand, made during a press conference in Mangaluru, draws on provisions under state and central legislation, as well as Supreme Court rulings, to justify a complete clampdown on animal sacrifice and related transport. Citing the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, as well as the 1959 Animal Sacrifice Prohibition Act (Amended in 1975), VHP leaders insisted that animal sacrifice—referred to as qurbani—is expressly forbidden and punishable under law, regardless of religious context. They further urged authorities to monitor and, if needed, seal premises where animal slaughter occurs. The VHP press meet also referenced landmark judgments of the Supreme Court—including WP (Civil) No. 309/2003 and WP No. 1443/2008—to reinforce their appeal for zero tolerance toward violations. Citing concerns over unregulated animal transport, they called for checkpoints to be established across jurisdictions, especially near the Kerala border, to intercept illegal cattle movement during the lead-up to the festival. Sunil K.R., VHP's regional gau raksha (cow protection) head, praised recent efforts by the Mangaluru Police Commissioner, who intercepted an illegal consignment of 24 cattle being transported from Kerala near Talapady. He urged all police stations, district officials, and religious institutions to remain vigilant and ensure no cattle are gathered, housed, or slaughtered illegally, especially on or near places of worship. While the VHP maintains that their appeal is grounded in law and animal welfare, critics argue that such campaigns—especially timed around Islamic festivals—often exacerbate communal fault lines. The group's statement that even ordinary citizens have the legal right to intervene in suspected animal slaughter situations adds to concerns about vigilantism. This call for action comes at a time when communal tensions in coastal Karnataka have already seen periodic flare-ups. Observers say this new push by Hindutva groups will test the state's administrative balance between enforcing laws and safeguarding religious freedoms.
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
VHP distances itself from Abdul Rahiman murder accused
Mangaluru: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Wednesday, distanced itself from those accused in the brutal murder of Abdul Rahiman in Bantwal taluk. VHP's Prantha Goraksha Pramukh Sunil KR, told reporters that neither VHP nor Bajrang Dal encourages or supports such heinous acts. "Our workers are not involved in such crimes, nor do we provoke anyone to commit them," he said. When questioned about the organisation's earlier decision to disown Suhas Shetty, an accused in the Mohammed Fazil murder, Sunil said, "Suhas may have erred in the past, but he later committed himself to the cause of the Hindu religion and the nation. Anyone who works for the Hindu cause is a Hindu karyakarta (worker)," he maintained. Sunil also refuted claims that Abdul Rahiman once donated blood to the father of one of the accused involved in his murder. "His father was reportedly electrocuted, so the claim about blood donation could be misleading. The SP must clarify the actual motive behind the murder," he said. Responding to KPCC working president Manjunath Bhandary's criticism that persons with criminal background should not be labelled as Hindu workers, Sunil argued, "Even those booked for minor offences are named in rowdy-sheets. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo That does not make them hardcore criminals," he said, accusing the local police of harassing Hindu activists under the guise of maintaining law and order. Sunil also cautioned, "Our patience should not be tested. There's a limit to everything." 'Strictly enforce cattle slaughter ban during Bakrid' Sunil also urged the police to strictly enforce the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, especially in view of Bakrid, when animal sacrifice is practised. He called for increased surveillance and barricades to prevent illegal transportation and slaughter of cattle, particularly in areas with a history of violations. He appreciated police commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy for recently rescuing 24 cattle that were being illegally transported from Kerala into Mangaluru.
