Yogi Adityanath (ANI photo)
NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh government, led by CM Yogi Adityanath on Saturday issued strict directives to shut down illegal slaughterhouse and enforce a ban on meat sales within a 500-meter radius of religious sites during Navratri.
Amrit Abhijat, principal secretary of the urban development department, has instructed all District Magistrates, Police Commissioners, and Municipal Commissioners to ensure strict compliance with the order.
Additionally, a complete ban on animal slaughter and meat sales will be enforced across the state on April 6, 2025, in observance of Ram Navami.
The government has warned of strict action against violators under the UP…