The banning of meat and beef today spread with such directives being issued in Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir and Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, the Bombay High Court ruled that a prohibition on sale of meat is not feasible.
The Rajasthan government ordered ban on sale of meat and fish on September 17th, 18th and 27th on account of festivals, including that of Jains.
In a circular issued to all municipal bodies, the state government has asked meat shop vendors to close their shops and stop sale of meat and fish on these dates. Officials said, the order will also be applicable to slaughter houses.
In Jammu and Kashmir, High Court ordered ban on sale of beef. The verdict triggered sharp reactions by separatist Hurriyat Conference. The High Court Bar Association said it will challenge the order.
Similarly, in Ahmedabad, Police Commissioner Shivanand Jha ordered ban on slaughter of cattle like cows and goats, for a week during the Jain fasting period of ‘Paryushan’ in the city beginning from today.