Sacrifice of cows, 'govansh' illegal, will attract criminal action: Delhi govt ahead of Bakrid

Sacrifice of bovine species, cows, calves, camels, and other prohibited animals is banned in the city and will attract a criminal case, Delhi Development Minister Kapil Mishra said on Friday. The statement came days ahead of Eid.

According to a post on X by Mishra, the government has directed residents to strictly follow all rules and regulations during the festival on May 28.

The minister warned that any person found carrying out an illegal sacrifice would face criminal action.

He also said sacrifice in public places, including roads, streets, lanes and open public areas, is strictly banned.

According to the government's guidelines, illegal buying and selling of animals in markets, roads and streets will not be permitted.

Selling animals in unauthorised locations and purchasing animals from such places is prohibited, the minister said.

People were asked not to dump blood or animal waste into drains, sewers, gutters or on roads after sacrifice.

The government urged the people to immediately report any violation of the guidelines to the police or the Delhi government's Development Department.

Mishra extended Eid-ul-Azha greetings to the people and appealed to them to celebrate the festival peacefully, within the rules.

(With PTI inputs)