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.
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.
Published 26 June 2023, 19:33 IST