Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (EP)

Udupi, Aug 20: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal have urged Karnataka state government to stop the slaughter of cattle in Karnataka during Eid on August 22 and other days.

The organisations have urged the government to prevent illegal sale, transport and slaughter of cattle including calves. In a memorandum submitted by the organisations to the deputy commissioner (DC), they urged government authorities to stop the slaughter of buffalo and bulls below 12 years of age and allow the slaughter of those above 12 years only after obtaining written permission from competent authorities.

VHP and Bajrang Dal have urged the state government to strictly follow the directions of Supreme Court and to make sure that no slaughter of animals takes place as per 1959 law banning slaughter of animals.

“The state government has formed district committees to strictly implement the rules prescribed by deputy commissioner. The committee has the director of the department of animal husbandry, officials of district transport, chief official of zilla panchayat, environment pollution control board officers, officials of municipal council and local groups.” the memorandum adds.

“VHP and Bajrang Dal urge deputy commissioner to call an emergency meeting of the committee, issue orders to committee officials to prevent illegal sale, transport and slaughter of cattle without bowing to pressure or getting lured. It also requests Muslim brethren to celebrate Bakrid in non-violent manner. Action against contempt of court will have to be taken against the state government if it fails to act,” states the organisations in the memorandum.