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The sheep market in Bengaluru's HBR Layout on Thursday. Credit: DH File Photo
With Bakrid just round the corner, the BBMP has warned citizens against animal sacrifices in public.
In a notice, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has warned that slaughtering animals on roads and footpaths, and in hospitals, schools, colleges, and parks is punishable under Section 3 of the Karnataka State Animal Sacrifices Act 1959 and IPC Section 429.
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The notice reiterated that only abattoirs are allowed to slaughter animals used as food. For clarifications, citizens can reach out to BBMP on their helpline number 8277100200.
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