Highlights:
• Meat shops will remain closed in Raipur on Buddha Jayanti on May 1
• Order issued on the instructions of Mayor Meenal Choubey
• Strict action will also be taken against sale in hotels and shops
• Officials will monitor at the zone leve

Raipur. A complete ban has been imposed on the sale of meat and mutton in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, on the occasion of Buddha Jayanti on Friday, May 1st. The Municipal Corporation administration issued this order on the instructions of Mayor Meenal Choubey. All meat shops in the city will remain closed on this day, and no animal slaughter will be permitted.

Order and preparation of the corporation

Under the direction of the Urban Administration and Development Department, the Municipal Health Department has ordered all slaughterhouses and meat shops to remain closed. The administration says this decision was taken keeping in mind religious and social sensitivities. Officials have already been alerted to ensure compliance.

Strict monitoring at the zone level

The Municipal Corporation administration has clarified that all zone health officers and sanitation inspectors in the city will conduct frequent inspections in their respective areas. If any violations are found, immediate action will be taken. Officials have been specifically instructed to maintain vigilance throughout the

Action also taken against hotels and shops

According to the Mayor's instructions, if any hotel, restaurant, or shop is found selling meat, the establishment will be immediately seized. Strict punitive action will also be taken against the individual or organization concerned, as per the law.

Emphasis on social harmony

The Municipal Administration believes that such decisions maintain social harmony and respect religious sentiments in the city. This order aims to maintain peace and harmony on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Jayanti