Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Saturday warned of strict action under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against anyone found involved in illegal cow slaughter or the sale of cow meat ahead of Eid al-Adha (Bakrid), news agency ANI reported.

Addressing a press conference, Bawankule said religious observances and celebrations should remain confined to private spaces and cautioned against any public slaughter or violation of the law during the festival period.