Varanasi, Oct. 10 -- All meat and fish shops in Varanasi will remain closed during Navratri. The Municipal Corporation has issued this order keeping in mind the sentiments of the devotees.

There will be a complete ban on the sale and cutting of meat and fish from October 19 to 26. According to Municipal Commissioner Himanshu Nagpal, during the Navratri festivities.

Veterinary and Welfare Officer Dr Vijay Amritraj said that Shardiya Navratri is starting from October 11. In such a situation, instructions have been given to keep all the meat, fish and poultry shops in the city closed. He said that it would be strictly followed. In this sequence, instructions have also been given to the employees of all the zones to ensure strict compliance...