more-inThe Karnataka High Court on Tuesday a formed a panel to inspect slaughter houses that are allegedly operating illegally in Bengaluru and asked the panel to submit a preliminary report by October 21 after inspecting the places. The court also directed the city police commissioner to provide necessary security for the panel. Prasanna, who have been appointed as court commissioners for this purposes, will be part of the panel. Meanwhile, the government counsel pointed out to the court that complaints about illegal slaughtering crop up only on the eve of certain festivals and the absence of adequate slaughter houses is the main reason for illegal slaughtering of cattle. Mr. Rai had complained that both the Centre and State governments have failed to implement laws related to preventing cruelty to animals, protection of cow progeny and illegal slaughter houses.

Source: The Hindu October 10, 2017 14:15 UTC