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Karnataka Minority Commission appeals against cow sacrifice during Bakrid

The panel, in a circular, also reminded the Muslim community that slaughtering cows is banned in Karnataka.

Published Jul 07, 2022 | 12:13 PM ⚊UpdatedJul 23, 2022 | 5:21 PM

The circular was issued by Karnataka Minority Commission chairman Abdul Aseem on Wednesday, 6 July. (Creative Commons)

The Karnataka Minority Commission has appealed to the Muslim community of the state not to sacrifice cattle for Bakrid, because it could hurt the religious sentiments of other communities.

The circular was issued by Karnataka Minority Commission chairman Abdul Aseem on Wednesday, 6 July.

The panel in its circular also reminded the Muslim community that slaughtering cows was banned in the state, and that stringent actions would be taken against offenders.

What the law says

According to the circular, the state government has issued orders — under the Karnataka Prohibition of Cow Slaughter and Protection of Cow Act of 2020 — to prohibit transportation and illegal slaughtering of cow, buffalo, or any cattle.

The circular also mentions the punishments for violating the law: The slaughter of a cow or its progeny would attract a fine of ₹50, 000 and a jail term of three to seven years.

According to the communique, the commission has appealed to the community to refrain from buying or transporting cattle for slaughter.

The circular also states that no animal other than sheep and goats can be transported or slaughtered.

Steps taken

The Karnataka government has already directed its Ministry of Animal Husbandry, the police and the transport departments to take adequate measures to prevent the buying, selling, and transportation of cattle.

The government has five centres on the outskirts of Bengaluru to detain people engaged in illegal cattle transportation.

Jamiat-ul-Quresh Beef Merchants Charitable Trust president Khasim Shoaib Ur Rehman told South First, “The minority commission increases the pain of cattle traders and farmers. But as a law exists, we are following it.”

He added: “We had a meeting recently with the Shivajinagar and Hennur police station officials in connection with animal sacrifice during Bakrid. They advised us to adhere to the Karanataka Prohibition Cow Slaughter Act 2020, and to appeal to others in the community as well.”