GHMC orders closure of cattle slaughterhouses and beef shops on August 15, 16

The GHMC has ordered closure of all slaughterhouses and retail beef shops in Hyderabad on August 15 and 16, citing Independence Day and Sri Krishna Janmashtami. Police Commissioners have been asked to support municipal teams in enforcing the directive.

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has issued orders on Wednesday , for the closure of all cattle slaughter houses and retail beef shops within its jurisdiction on August 15 and 16, in view of Independence Day and Sri Krishna Janmashtami, respectively.

The GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan has asked the Commissioners of Police of Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda to instruct the officers concerned to extend cooperation to the municipal authorities in implementing the closure effectively.

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