Sacrifice animals only at designated spaces: Noida DM

◗ The officials have been asked to make sure the remains of sacrificed animals are not disposed off in open grounds

Noida ( UP), Aug. 20: The Gautam Buddh Nagar district administration on Monday said the sacrifice of animals on Id ul Zuha ( Bakrid) should take place only at designated spots. Ahead of the festival on Wednesday, district magistrate Brajesh Narayan Singh along with senior superintendent of police Ajay Pal Sharma held a security arrangements review meeting. Eid- ul- Zuha or the festival of sacrifice is the second of two biggest Islamic festivals celebrated worldwide each year. “Special attention should be given to Muslimdominated areas. Also tour the areas in advance, to ensure uninterrupted power supply at places of prayers,”

Singh told officials from the administration and police departments during the meeting held at the collectorate auditorium. According to an official statement, the district magistrate said stray animals should not be allowed near mosques during the prayers.

“The sacrifice of animals should take place only at the designated spots and if anyone is found doing it in public areas, strict action be taken against them,” he said. The officials have been asked to make sure the remains of sacrificed animals are not disposed off in ponds, rivers or thrown in drains or open grounds. Ensure that dustbins are available at all designated places of sacrifice, he said, adding that sacrifice of large animals should be avoided.

The district magistrate has instructed the administration to ensure that all places of sacrifice are sanitised in urban as well rural areas. The officials concerned have been directed to take stock of the law and order situation in their respective areas.