No sacrificial slaughter in public places during Bakrid in UP's Sambhal: District Magistrate
Sambhal (PTI): District Magistrate Rajender Pensiya on Tuesday announced that sacrificial slaughter in public places will not be permitted here during Bakrid and assured strict action against anyone attempting to disturb public order.
A peace committee meeting, which included representatives from areas where Eid prayers will be conducted, was held to discuss the arrangements.
“All stakeholders were consulted. Sacrifices will be allowed only at 19 pre-identified sites. No public or open space will be used for animal sacrifice,” Pensiya said addressing a press conference.
He further stated that the slaughter of prohibited animals has been banned for years, and no such incidents have occurred in the past five years.
“Eid prayers are expected to be held peacefully. The administration will ensure proper arrangements for water, electricity, and sanitation,” the DM said.
Religious leaders have been advised to complete the sacrificial rituals by 3:00 pm between June 7 and June 9.
As an additional precaution, Pensiya noted that preventive measures are in place against approximately 900 to 950 individuals. “Any attempt to breach the peace will be met with strict legal action,” he warned.
The District Magistrate also issued a warning against uploading videos of animals being sacrificed on social media.
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Double-decker electric bus gutted in fire at Kurla BEST depot
Mumbai (PTI): An empty double-decker electric bus was gutted in a fire during servicing at a BEST depot in Mumbai's Kurla area on Sunday, officials said, adding that nobody was injured.
The blaze broke out inside the Kurla BEST bus depot near Kanakia Building at 4.14 pm, according to preliminary information from the Mumbai Fire Brigade.
The parked bus was unoccupied at the time of the incident.
Fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control. The exact cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained, they said.
No injuries were reported in the incident, officials added.
The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking has hired 50 electric double-decker buses from Switch Mobility in its fleet of around 2,700 buses.
