Slaughter houses to remain closed today
Chandigarh, March 28
Urban Local Bodies Minister Kavita Jain has said that all slaughter houses in the urban areas will remain closed on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti on March 29. Besides, the sale of meat, fish and eggs will also be restricted.
In a statement issued here today, Jain said that Mahavir Jayanti was observed every year as non-violence day. Different religious organisations of the state had met her and demanded prohibition of killing of animals on this day. After this, officers of the department have been instructed to prepare a proposal in this regard. Keeping in view the religious sentiments of the Jain community, the proposal to close down slaughter houses on March 29 and also restrict the sale of meat, fish and eggs has been approved. — TNS
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