Delhi’s government issues guidelines ahead of Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) that regulate animal sacrifice, transport, and disposal of waste. Multiple outlets report that Delhi Development Minister Kapil Mishra announces strict enforcement of animal welfare laws and warns of criminal action for violations. The advisory says animal sacrifice cannot take place in public places, including roads, streets, open areas, or other non-designated locations, and that people should not carry out slaughter in areas meant for public use. Several reports specify that the government bans the sacrifice of certain animals, including cows and calves/bovine species, and also prohibits camels in public places, while directing that any permitted sacrifice must occur only at designated sites. Authorities also emphasize that animal trade, sale, and slaughter in unauthorized spots are not allowed. Rapid Response Teams are reported to be deployed across all 13 districts to monitor transportation, sale, and sacrifice and to take action against illegal slaughter and cruelty. The guidelines also call for proper disposal of waste generated from the festival activities.
Delhi issues Bakrid guidelines banning public animal sacrifice and prohibiting cows and camels
Delhi’s government issues guidelines ahead of Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid) that regulate animal sacrifice, transport, and disposal of waste. Multiple outlets report that Delhi Development Minister Kapil Mishr...
- Delhi government issues Bakrid/Eid-ul-Adha advisory under Kapil Mishra with strict enforcement of animal welfare rules.
- Animal sacrifice is not permitted in public places such as roads, streets, or open areas; only designated sites are allowed.
- Sacrifice of cows/bovine species and camels is prohibited.
- Delhi deploys Rapid Response Teams across all 13 districts to monitor illegal slaughter and related violations.
- The government warns that criminal cases will be registered and calls for proper waste disposal from festival activities.
Delhi authorities have deployed rapid response teams across all districts to prevent illegal animal sacrifice and cruelty ahead of Bakrid. Strict guidelines prohibit public slaughter, sale of animals in unauthorized spots, and the sacrifice of specific animals. Criminal cases will be filed for violations, with awareness campaigns also planned.
3 months agoAhead of Bakrid, the Delhi government has deployed Rapid Response Teams across all 13 districts to crack down on illegal animal sacrifice, unauthorised livestock trade and violations of festival guidelines in the capital.
3 months agoBakrid, Eid-ul-Azha 2026: Delhi Development Minister Kapil Mishra said on Friday that sacrifice of bovine species, cows, calves, camels, and other prohibited animals on Bakrid is completely illegal, and criminal cases will be registered against those who do so
3 months agoDelhi government also urged the Muslim devotees to ensure that the sacrifice does not take place in any public place and that the waste from it is disposed of properly.
3 months agoThe advisory, issued by Delhi Development minister Kapil Mishra, also states that animal sacrifice at public places such as roads, streets and open areas will not be permitted under any circumstances.
3 months agoDelhi Minister Kapil Mishra has directed strict enforcement of animal welfare laws for Bakrid. He emphasized zero tolerance for illegal animal transport, slaughter, and cruelty. Sacrifices are permitted only at designated sites, with a complete ban on cows and camels. Public spaces are off-limits for animal trade and sacrifice, with swift action promised against violators.
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