Hyderabad, May 13: The Director General of Police (DGP) of Telangana, C.V. Anand, announced on Wednesday that the police department is implementing strict measures to maintain peace, law, and order during the upcoming Bakrid festival.
The DGP held a video conference with senior officials from various departments, including police commissioners and superintendents from all districts.
Key officials present included Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary of the Municipal and Urban Development Department, and the Secretary of the Animal Husbandry Department, among others.
According to the DGP, police officers have been instructed to strictly prevent the illegal movement and trafficking of animals during Bakrid, following decisions made in review meetings with the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister.
He emphasized that Bakrid is a sensitive festival in terms of law and order, necessitating heightened vigilance to prevent any communal tensions or conflicts.
This video conference was convened in light of recent incidents of illegal animal transport to ensure proper implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
The DGP’s office stated that he directed officials to enforce the provisions of the Cow Slaughter Act of 1977, the Animal Transport Rules of 1978, and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act of 1960 rigorously. Violators have been warned of severe legal action.
The DGP also revealed that 52 interstate check posts have been established along the borders with neighboring states Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. Additionally, a total of 203 check posts have been set up across the state to curb illegal animal trafficking.
He instructed officials to increase vehicle inspections in suspicious areas and maintain special surveillance for the next 15 days.
Furthermore, the DGP mandated strict checks of ‘Fit for Transport’ and ‘Fit for Slaughter’ certificates at every check post. He clearly stated that no individual or group should take the law into their own hands.
He appealed to Qureshi organizations and cow protection groups not to create roadblocks or confrontations based solely on suspicion. Cases will be registered against lawbreakers, and history sheets may be opened if necessary.
The DGP instructed police commissioners and district superintendents to hold separate coordination meetings with representatives from both sides to clear any misunderstandings.
He also emphasized the need for better coordination among the police, municipal, animal husbandry, and revenue departments, directing the creation of special WhatsApp groups at the district level for information sharing.
Additionally, he called for adequate shelter, fodder, and water arrangements for seized animals.
The DGP ordered strict monitoring of social media, stating that those spreading inflammatory or false information will be identified and summoned to the police station for legal action.
Recalling incidents from the previous Bakrid, the DGP asserted that there should be no unpleasant occurrences in the state this time around.
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