Do Not Sacrifice Cows, Cattle, Camels: Delhi Govt's Guidelines On Animal Slaughter On Eid-ul-Adha
Do Not Sacrifice Cows, Cattle, Camels: Delhi Govt's Guidelines On Animal Slaughter On Eid-ul-Adha Published By, Last Updated: May 22, 2026, 10:31 IST Delhi minister
Do Not Sacrifice Cows, Cattle, Camels: Delhi Govt's Guidelines On Animal Slaughter On Eid-ul-Adha Published By, Last Updated: May 22, 2026, 10:31 IST Delhi minister Kapil Mishra warned of strict action against those who violate regulations on animal sacrifice and waste management Image credit: PTI/Representative The Delhi government — led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) — has issued strict guidelines against animal slaughter on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha (Bakrid), which will be observed later in May. Delhi minister Kapil Mishra warned of strict action against those who violate regulations on animal sacrifice and waste management. In a message posted on ‘X’, Mishra said the sacrifice of cattle, cows, calves, camels, and other prohibited animals in Delhi is completely illegal.
“Anyone doing or attempting to do so will be charged with a criminal offence, and legal action will be taken," he added. बकरीद के पर्व पर दिल्ली सरकार की गाइडलाइन्स: बकरीद पर गौवंश, गाय, बछड़ा, ऊंट व अन्य प्रतिबंधित जानवरों की कुर्बानी पूरी तरह गैरकानूनी है, ऐसा करने वालों पर आपराधिक मुकदमा दर्ज किया जाएगा: सार्वजनिक स्थलों गली, सड़कों पर कुर्बानी की अनुमति नहीं है, ऐसा करने वालों पर भी कानूनी… pic.twitter.com/mKZtUSgHU Kapil Mishra (@KapilMishra_IND) May 22, 2026 The minister warned sacrificing animals in public places is also prohibited in the national capital, adding legal action would be taken against violators.
“In addition, illegally buying and selling animals in markets, setting up markets on the streets and lanes, and selling and buying animals are also completely illegal and not permitted". On Waste Management Kapil Mishra said spilling waste into drains, sewers, or the streets after sacrifice is not permitted. “Sacrifice should only be performed at designated locations and only in authorised locations where permitted," he said, urging citizens to report violations to the police and the Development Department. “If you come across anyone violating these guidelines, you can report them to the police and the Delhi Government’s Development Department". News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit First Published: May 22, 2026, 10:31 IST News india Do Not Sacrifice Cows, Cattle, Camels: Delhi Govt's Guidelines On Animal Slaughter On Eid-ul-Adha Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.
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