Hyderabad, June 22 (Hydnow): The Hyderabad Police in coordination with other departments have initiated measures to check the illegal transportation of cattle for the forthcoming Bakrid festival.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V Anand has also issued a stern warning to self-styled groups and individuals against taking the law into their own hands. He urged that anyone with information regarding illegal cattle transport should report it to the authorities.
Police Commissioner Anand convened an inter-department coordination meeting, which was attended by police officials from all three commissioners, along with senior officials from Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), the transport department, and the animal husbandry department. The meeting discussed the arrangements to combat the illegal transportation of cattle during this season.
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The Police Commissioner emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts from all departments to prevent any untoward incidents during the festival. Senior officers and zonal DCPs were instructed to monitor potential troublemakers closely, conduct surprise checks and ensure foolproof security and traffic arrangements at mosques. Social media surveillance was also emphasized.
All the participants in the meeting were briefed on various Acts that govern the transportation and slaughter of cattle. The meeting emphasized the importance of interdepartmental coordination and made all other department officials aware of the overall situation. GHMC and Animal Husbandry departments were urged to ensure the deployment of veterinary doctors at cattle holding points and 24/7 check posts.
GHMC Additional Commissioner assured that the animal shelters are fully functional with adequate provisions of fodder and water to promptly accommodate any seized cattle.
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Telangana Government to use modern equipment to identify illegal transport of drugs when queried about the handling of animal remains during the festival, GHMC officials assured that sanitization teams would be despatched to clear roads, ponds, and open drains. emergency vehicles and veterinary teams would also be on standby to address any urgent situations.
Joint inspection teams and static teams comprising officials from the Animal Husbandry Department, local police and GHMC officials will man checkpoints around the clock. The officials from the transport department assured that they would cater to the deployment of drivers and other required services as per the specific needs identified. (Hydnow)
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