BJP Leader Calls for Ban on Religious Animal Slaughter in Mumbai's Residential Areas Ahead of Eid al-Adha
Somaiya calls for stop on religious animal slaughter within residential societies, chawls
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Kirit Somaiya, a former MP from the Bharatiya Janata Party, has urged Mumbai's Mayor and civic authorities to halt religious animal slaughter in residential areas during Eid al-Adha, scheduled for May 28. He alleges that unauthorized slaughter occurs despite existing regulations, calling for stricter enforcement to prevent violations.
- 01Eid al-Adha is set for May 28, with slaughter activities occurring from May 27 to May 29.
- 02The Deonar Abattoir, Asia's largest slaughterhouse, is the only permitted site for buffalo slaughter in Mumbai.
- 03Somaiya's letter highlights unauthorized goat slaughter during Bakrid, violating municipal regulations.
- 04The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has made extensive preparations for the influx of animals, expecting 1.8 lakh goats and over 14,000 buffaloes.
- 05Security measures include deploying 500 police officers and installing over 210 surveillance cameras around the abattoir.
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Ahead of Eid al-Adha, Kirit Somaiya, a former MP from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has formally requested that Mumbai's Mayor, Ritu Tawde, and civic authorities prohibit religious animal slaughter in residential areas, including housing societies and chawls. His letter, dated May 16, emphasizes concerns over unauthorized goat slaughter occurring during Bakrid, which is scheduled for May 28 this year. In Mumbai, while buffalo slaughter is restricted to the Deonar Abattoir, goat slaughter is allowed at designated locations and within residential compounds with prior approval. Somaiya claims that these regulations are frequently ignored, leading to public disturbances. In preparation for the festival, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has made significant arrangements, anticipating the arrival of 1.8 lakh goats and over 14,000 buffaloes at the abattoir. The BMC has allocated 1.10 lakh square metres for shelter and slaughter activities, and will deploy 500 police officers alongside extensive surveillance to ensure compliance and safety during this busy period.
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The call for stricter enforcement of animal slaughter regulations could affect local communities, particularly those in residential areas where unauthorized slaughter has been reported.
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