Nashik, Sept. 30 -- The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has ordered the closure of all slaughterhouses within its jurisdiction on October 2, 2026, on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. The civic body has warned of legal action against anyone found slaughtering animals on the day.
The decision comes amid demands from various Hindu organisations and community members across Maharashtra for the closure of slaughterhouses and meat shops during religious festivals and significant occasions.
Following similar decisions by the municipal corporations of Malegaon and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nashik has also announced restrictions on slaughtering activities.
The order was issued by NMC Veterinary Officer Dr Pramod Sonawane on the instruc...