Hyderabad sources have stated that in a move to avoid unnecessary controversy and stop cow vigilantes in their tracks during the upcoming Bakrid, some Muslim organizations have approached chief secretary Rajiv Sharma and director general of police Anurag Sharma to put in place a system for sale of animals for sacrifice through the animal husbandry department.
It is stated that in a joint petition signed by office-bearers of Soofi Academy, Sunni Ulema Board, All India Muslim League, Awami Majilis Amal, Telangana Minority State Forum and Sunni Ulema Council, they have requested the government to sell the animals for sacrifice through designated counters to avoid harassment of traders from various groups.
Meanwhile at a time when Muslim organizations were looking for a solution to avoid confrontation with cow vigilantes, Syed Basheeruddin of Eidi Bazar and Mohammed Siraj of Shahalibanda were arrested by the Chandrayagutta police on Monday night for illegally transporting two calves.
The deputy commissioner of police, South Zone, Hyderabad, V. Satyanarayana has told a veterinary doctor has been attached to each assistant commissioner of police (ACP) in the South Zone, where cow and calf slaughtering is prohibited and awareness camps are being held and strict action will be taken if someone transports or keeps cows for slaughtering during Bakrid.
