Srinagar 16 July (KNB): Jammu and Kashmir’s Animal/Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Department has called for stoppage of illegal killing/sacrifices of cows, calves, camels and other animals on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha in the Union Territory.
Also known as Bakra Eid, will be celebrated on 21st July and continues for 3 days i.e till 23rd July. On the occasion muslims around the world as well in UT J&K offer animal sacrifices.
An order in this regard said that a large numbers of sacrificial animals are likely to be slaughtered in the UT of J&K during Bakra Eid festival scheduled from 21-23 July, 2021 & the Animal Welfare Board of India, in view of animal welfare has requested for implementation of all precautionary measures to strictly implement the Animal Welfare Laws viz Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960; Transport of Animal Welfare Rules, 1978; Transport of Animals (Amendment) Rules, 2001; Slaughter House Rules, 2001; Municipal Laws & Food Safety & Standards Authority of India directions for slaughtering of animals (under which camels cannot be slaughtered) during the festival.
Under signed by the Director Planning, G L Sharma, the order, copy sent to Chairman Animal Welfare Board of India for information and All District Magistrates, Commissioner SMC/JMC, Directors of Animal Husbandry Department, Sheep Husbandry Department and Urban Local Bodies of Jammu/Kashmir as well as All Senior Superintendents of Police, further stated, “I am directed to request you to take all preventive measures as per the provisions of acts & rules referred above for implementation of the animal welfare laws, to stop illegal killing of animals & to take stringent action against the offenders violating animal welfare laws.” (KNB)