Mumbai: 12 illegal slaughtering complaints filed, 4 genuine

Mumbai | Tuesday | 13th August, 2019

Summary:

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) received a total 12 complaints of violation of High Court order regarding slaughter of sheep and goat outside home or society campus during the Bakri-Eid festival on August 12. Dr Sangeeta Hasnale, assistant municipal commissioner (Market) said that of the total 12 complaints they received, only three complaints were genuine. "In eight cases, the civic body had given permission and slaughtering was carried out at the authorised place," said Dr Hasnale. She added that in two cases, slaughtering was carried out inside society premises and on the terrace. The bench had also directed BMC to restrain from accepting or granting permission of slaughter slaughter inside any individual flat..