Changes to Bakrid Sacrifices in West Bengal Due to New Enforcement of Animal Slaughter Act
Bakrid sacrifices in Bengal won't be as before: CPI(M) MLA Rana
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CPI(M) legislator Mustafizur Rahman Rana announced that sacrifices during Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) in West Bengal will change due to the enforcement of the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950. This law, previously under-implemented, now requires stricter compliance, affecting how sacrifices can be conducted.
- 01The West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950, is being enforced more strictly ahead of Bakrid, impacting traditional practices.
- 02Fitness certificates for slaughtered animals must now be issued jointly by municipal authorities and veterinary officers.
- 03The government prohibits slaughter in public places, mandating it occur only in designated slaughterhouses.
- 04CPI(M) leaders express concerns about the economic impact on cattle traders, many of whom are from the Hindu community.
- 05The Calcutta High Court has upheld the government's order regarding animal slaughter regulations.
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CPI(M) legislator Mustafizur Rahman Rana stated that sacrifices during Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) in West Bengal will not occur as in previous years due to the enforcement of the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950. This law, which has been in place since 1950 but not strictly enforced until now, will require compliance that alters traditional sacrifice practices. Administrative meetings have already been held in police stations to discuss the implementation of these rules. Under the new government notification, fitness certificates for animals eligible for slaughter must be issued by both municipal or Panchayat authorities and government veterinary officers, ensuring that only animals deemed unfit for work or breeding can be slaughtered. Additionally, slaughtering in public places is banned, with designated slaughterhouses mandated for such activities. CPI(M) leaders have criticized this move, arguing it could negatively impact cattle traders, many of whom belong to the Hindu community. The Calcutta High Court has upheld the state's order, reinforcing the prohibition against public slaughter.
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The stricter enforcement of the Animal Slaughter Control Act will significantly alter how Eid al-Adha sacrifices are performed, affecting both the Muslim community's traditions and the livelihoods of cattle traders.
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