Hyderabad Police warns against cow slaughter on Bakri Id

Hyderabad: City police have warned of initiating action against those indulging in violating the AP Prohibition of Cow Slaughter and Animal Preservation Act during Bakri Id celebrations.[caption id="attachment_1719975" align="alignleft" width="380"] Representational image. Reuters[/caption]"It is strictly prohibited to sell cows, she buffaloes and calves (calf), which is a crime under the AP Prohibition of Cow Slaughter and Animal Preservation Act 1977," an official release said.If anyone violates the rules by selling these animals for slaughtering purpose to abattoirs, they may be punished as per law, it further said.Police have also instructed organisers/management of the slaughter houses to sell only bullock/ox at their premises during the Bakri Id festival season.In view of the Bakri Id festival, police officials yesterday held meetings with the management/organisers of the slaughter houses at Golconda, Langer-House, Nampally and Musheerabad areas.During the meeting it came to light that cow, she buffaloes and bullock/ox are being sold during the Bakri Id festival season, the release said.PTI