GHMC orders closure of slaughterhouses on March 31

GHMC has ordered the closure of slaughterhouses and meat shops in Hyderabad on March 31 on account of Mahaveer Jayanthi. Officials have been directed to ensure strict implementation of the order across the city.

Hyderabad: On account of Mahaveer Jayanthi, the GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan announced the closure of cattle, sheep and goat slaughterhouses, along with retail meat and beef shops, on Tuesday, March 31.

In a press release on Monday, the Commissioner directed all officers concerned, including all the veterinary officers, assistant directors (Veterinary) and deputy director (Veterinary), to extend necessary cooperation to the municipal staff in carrying out the orders.

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