New Delhi, May 22 -- Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra, during a review meeting with the Development Department, on Thursday directed officials to ensure strict compliance with all provisions and laws related to animal welfare.
He said that stringent action must be taken against illegal transportation of animals, illegal slaughter and any form of cruelty towards animals.
Mishra has instructed officials that, in order to ensure animal welfare and public hygiene during the upcoming Bakrid on May 28, permission for sacrifice should be allowed only at authorised and designated locations.
The minister directed that the complete ban on the slaughter or sacrifice of cows, calves, camels and other prohibited animals must be strictly enforced.
He emph...