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Sacrifice of cows, 'govansh' illegal, will attract criminal action: Delhi govt ahead of Eid
Updated On: 22 May, 2026 01:06 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTI
Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, the Delhi government warned that the sacrifice of cows, calves, camels, buffaloes and other prohibited animals is illegal and will invite criminal action. Development Minister Kapil Mishra also banned public-place sacrifices and unauthorised animal trading in the city
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Kapil Mishra. Pic/X
Sacrifice of cows, calves, camels, buffaloes and other prohibited animals is completely illegal in the city and will attract a criminal case, Delhi Development Minister Kapil Mishra said on Friday, days ahead of Eid.
According to a post on X by Mishra, the government has directed residents to strictly follow all rules and regulations during the festival on May 28.
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